The state of California has passed new legislation aimed at improving security practices of connected device manufactures. The new law, SB-327 Information privacy: connected devices bill, will go into effect January 1, 2020, This law will place new requirements on manufacturers of connected devices. While not requiring adherence
Like any internet-connected consumer device, a baby monitor can create new security risks in your home. The newest generation of smart monitors can watch, listen, sense and talk, and also send a constant stream of data from the inside your home across the internet. Smart
A recently disclosed Wi-Fi vulnerability allows intruders to eavesdrop on your online activity, steal your confidential information, and in some cases lead you to download malicious software. The vulnerability impacts virtually all Wi-Fi connected devices, regardless of the operating system. How does it work? Named KRACK (Key Reinstallation
Equifax, one of the 3 largest US-based credit reporting agencies announced today that it was target of a data breach that exposed personal information of 143 million U.S. consumers. This personal information includes names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license
It seems disasters of all sorts from natural to man-made are in the news all the time. Floods, landslides, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, building fires and zombie apocalypses all can turn your world upside down and rob you of your prized possessions.
Do-it-yourself security devices and systems are growing in popularity, thanks to the wide availability and affordability of network-connected consumer devices. Today we are testing one of the more prominent devices on the market - the Ring Video Doorbell.
Samsung's Tizen operating system evidently has numerous security vulnerabilities, leaving company's connected devices open to hacking. The OS is used by many of the company's smart devices including TVs, Gear S3 smart watches and even phones. A researcher with Israel-based Equus Technologies has discovered that the operating system
Several vulnerabilities in Google Nest security cameras allow attackers to force the camera to temporarily stop recording. A security researcher has identified three vulnerabilities in the Nest firmware version 5.2.1. All three vulnerabilities allow the attackers to use the cameras' Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity to
If there is any silver lining to all the recent data breaches from sites like Yahoo and LinkedIn, it is that they keep personal cyber-security in the spotlight and show us that we still have a ways to go. While we can't prevent breaches from occurring
Symantec has announced the addition of a VPN service to its Norton internet security software lineup. Norton WiFi Privacy offers subscription-based pricing and can protect internet connections on Windows and Mac computers as well as mobile phones and tablets. In the crowded space of free and
Note-taking software maker Evernote has announced an update to its Privacy Policy, scheduled to go into effect on January 23rd. Several changes represent privacy concerns for users, especially the clause allowing Evernote employees access to read customer's notes. According to the new policy, Evernote will allow company employees
A recently discovered vulnerability in the Nighthawk series of Netgear routers allows remote attackers to compromise the router and the victim's network.
While the topic of cybersecurity of corporations and states makes the news almost daily, another relatively silent, large scale cyberwar rages on. Billions of households are caught in a perfect storm: the home technology infrastructure is becoming more complex, most connected devices lack adequate security, and
Several consumer protection groups in the US and Europe have filed official complains with the FTC and the corresponding European regulators regarding two tech toys produced by the US-based Genesis Toys.
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