Security News

Hackproofing smart meters and boosting smart grid security
2019-06-11 05:00

Smart electricity meters are useful because they allow energy utilities to efficiently track energy use and allocate energy production. But because they’re connected to a grid, they can also serve...

Supra smart TVs aren't so super smart: Hole lets hackers go all Max Headroom on e-tellies
2019-06-04 07:03

Video streams can be hijacked by anyone on your Wi-Fi Owners of Supra Smart Cloud TVs are in danger of getting some unwanted programming: it's possible for miscreants or malware on your Wi-Fi...

Smart-TV Bug Allows Rogue Broadcasts
2019-06-03 16:11

An attacker could gain remote access by chaining together an exploit for home routers with the TV flaw.

SUPRA Smart TV Flaw Lets Attackers Hijack Screens With Any Video
2019-06-03 09:33

I have said it before, and I will say it again — Smart devices are one of the dumbest technologies, so far, when it comes to protecting users' privacy and security. As more and more smart devices...

Researchers uncover smart padlock’s dumb security
2019-05-29 09:48

Pen Test Partners has found some major security flaws in the Bluetooth Nokelock that consumers might like to know about.

GoTrustID releases a smart phone alternative to USB FIDO Key
2019-05-13 00:30

GoTrustID announced that it is the first company to offer a smart phone alternative to USB FIDO Key authentication for FIDO 2-step login used by many of the most popular cloud applications...

On-device speech recognition may make smart assistants more appealing
2019-05-09 16:55

Google unveiled the next-generation Google Assistant at I/O 2019, featuring an on-device speech recognition model-bypassing the need to upload voice samples to cloud systems.

Metal keys beat smart locks in NYC legal battle
2019-05-09 14:47

A group of tenants in New York City have prevailed in a lawsuit against their landlord's use of smart locks.

Key to success: Tenants finally get physical keys after suing landlords for fitting Bluetooth smart-lock to front door
2019-05-08 21:44

Big Apple residents weren't too appy with apartment block's high-tech security system The owners of a Manhattan apartment block have agreed to give their tenants mechanical keys to end a court...

Millions of consumer smart devices exposed by serious security flaw
2019-05-01 10:56

This IoT software flaw could render millions of consumer devices, including baby monitors and webcams, open to remote discovery and hijack.