Chinese manufacturer recalls web cameras after recent DDoS attack
China's Xiongmai will recall up to 10,000 webcams after the recent DDoS attack that rendered many major websites inaccessible.
October 2016
FCC passes significant new privacy rules for broadband providers
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today imposed new rules on broadband Internet Service Providers (ISPs) aimed to protect consumer privacy.
Botnets: when good devices go bad
Thanks to Hollywood, we now all know to start running when the light on our domestic robot turns from blue to red. Unfortunately, in real life things are a lot less obvious. So, when your smart toaster joins the dark army and takes on a
Connected consumer devices linked to the internet outage attack
The October 21 attack that disrupted internet service across the US has been linked to a network of internet-connected consumer devices ranging from Wi-Fi routers and TVs to security cameras and thermostats.
Was your account leaked? Check for free
With data breach disclosures now almost a weekly occurrence, it's becoming difficult to keep track of all the sites where your personal account details may have been exposed. Fortunately, the folks at LeakedSource make the process easy.
Tesla rolls out a major security update in response to hacking report
Tesla Motors has provided a prompt and potent fix to the recently disclosed vulnerability in its Model S vehicles.
DOT publishes federal policy for self-driving vehicles, stops short of requiring cybersecurity standards
US Department of Transportation has released a set of guidelines for self-driving vehicle manufacturers. Unfortunately, the policy fails to set any useful cybersecurity requirements.