Security News

Think twice before buying a smart toy for your child (Help Net Security)
2017-07-18 19:21

For a while now, security researchers have been warning about the security and privacy dangers of many popular “smart” toys. While consumer protection organizations are clamouring for action from...

Vulnerabilities Found in Siemens Building Tech, Smart Grid Products (Security Week)
2017-07-07 14:23

Siemens and ICS-CERT published advisories this week to warn organizations of potentially serious vulnerabilities affecting some of the German technology conglomerate’s building controller and...

Ex-technician convicted of (possibly drunken) attack on smart water meter system (ArsTechnica)
2017-06-26 17:05

Sentenced to a year in prison for disabling networks, he changed a password to "f***you."

Trusted identities bridge gap between connected workers and smart buildings (Help Net Security)
2017-06-22 17:28

Trusted identities can serve as the backbone for smart buildings and today’s connected workforce, according to a new study conducted by IFSEC Global. The study focused on how the access control...

What will it take to keep smart cities safe? (Help Net Security)
2017-05-30 19:18

“Smart cities” use smart technologies in their critical infrastructure sectors: energy, transportation, environment, communications, and government. This includes smart systems for energy...