Security News

Cisco 220 Series Smart Switch owners told to apply urgent patch
2019-08-08 12:45

Businesses running any of Cisco’s 220 Series Smart Switches have some urgent patching work on their hands.

Critical holes plugged in Cisco 220 Series smart switches
2019-08-07 07:38

Cisco has fixed three vulnerabilities in its Cisco 220 Series smart switches and is urging owners to upgrade their firmware as soon as possible. Among these are two critical flaws that could allow...

Anime filter glitches, exposing face of one extremely smart vlogger
2019-08-02 11:39

Pretending to be a hot young thing brought in beaucoup bucks. Last laugh department: "world's best granny" now has more followers than ever.

Unpatched Flaws in IoT Smart Deadbolt Open Homes to Danger
2019-08-01 15:10

Researchers are warning that unpatched flaws found in the Hickory Smart Bluetooth Enabled Deadbolt allow an attacker with access to a victim's phone to break into their houses.

Insight Connected Suite helps clients accelerate the use of smart solutions
2019-07-19 02:00

Insight Enterprises, a Fortune 500 global solution integrator for organizations of all sizes, announced the launch of Insight Connected Suite, a fully managed Internet of Things (IoT) solution...

Cyber Power Smart App Online UPS systems offer more power and functionality in less space
2019-07-19 00:30

Cyber Power Systems, a leader in power protection and management products, released two new models of professional-grade Smart App Online UPS systems. The Smart App Online High-Density UPS systems...

Resetting Your GE Smart Light Bulb
2019-07-11 11:24

If you need to reset the software in your GE smart light bulb -- firmware version 2.8 or later -- just follow these easy instructions: Start with your bulb off for at least 5 seconds. Turn on for...

Apple aims privacy billboard at Google’s controversial smart-city
2019-07-09 09:35

It's outside of Sidewalk Labs HQ in Toronto, where Google's sister company is working on stuffing the city with data-collecting sensors.

Why are they “smart” locks if more money buys you less security?
2019-07-04 14:57

Smart locks are cool and useful - but they are also a great reminder that cybersecurity is all about value, not cost.

Open Sesame! Zipato’s smart hub hacked to open front doors
2019-07-04 10:50

The Zipato controller has three critical security flaws which could be used together by hackers to open your home’s doors for you, according to researchers.