Security News

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.

Automated Peril: Researchers Hack 'Smart Home' Hubs
2019-07-04 10:48

Vulnerabilities Found in APIs Controlling Croatia-Based Zipato's IoT DevicesFindings from researchers who hacked Croatia-based vendor Zipato's smart hub controllers, which can manage networked...

Here's a great idea: Why don't we hardcode the same private key into all our smart home hubs?
2019-07-03 07:07

Another day, another appalling Internet of S**t security flaw Smart home company Zipato hardcoded the same private SSH key into every one of its hubs, leaving its system open to hacking,...

Smart Home Hacked via Vulnerabilities, Social Engineering
2019-07-01 18:20

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Interoperability and security remain critical factors in any smart city deployment
2019-06-28 04:15

Smart cities are expected to be commonplace within the next 10 years, according to a new poll by Wi-SUN Alliance. Over half of respondents expect to see widespread smart city deployments in 10 or...

Smart Lock Turns Out to be Not So Smart, or Secure
2019-06-27 21:50

Pentesters say a keyless smart lock made by U-tec, called Ultraloq, is neither ultra or secure.