In yet another example that IoT security is pretty much nonexistent for many of the devices we bring into our homes, a woman in the Netherlands was… Read more “Poorly Secured Webcam Starts Following Owner, Says “Hello””
Category: IoT & VR
Self-Driving Cars Can Be Fooled By Modified Street Signs
With more and more auto makers aiming to create self-driving cars, we’re all dreaming about the day when our streets will be filled with cars that follow… Read more “Self-Driving Cars Can Be Fooled By Modified Street Signs”
Digital Twins – the Future of the World’s Industries
The concept of digital twins has been around for a good 15 years already, but it seems that, as time goes on, things are shifting towards a… Read more “Digital Twins – the Future of the World’s Industries”
How Human-Like Do Our Robots Need to Be?
Not too long ago, ideas of robots and artificial intelligence were mostly found in Sci-Fi books, but nowadays they’re both extremely real and spreading like wildfire. Robot… Read more “How Human-Like Do Our Robots Need to Be?”
Airport Facial Recognition May Cut Your Travel Time, Boost Security
Another country’s airports are about to roll out face recognition technology, and that may be a very good thing. Sure, it sounds invasive on some level –… Read more “Airport Facial Recognition May Cut Your Travel Time, Boost Security”
Roombas Mapping Out Your House May Be Doing You a Favor
If you have a Roomba, we have news for you – your sweeper robot might soon sell off your house map to various tech companies. The information… Read more “Roombas Mapping Out Your House May Be Doing You a Favor”
IoT Security Bill Might Kickstart Industry Change
Security researchers have been warning for years that the government will soon get involved in defining the security standards of the Internet of Things industry, and it… Read more “IoT Security Bill Might Kickstart Industry Change”
Amazon Echo’s “Always On” Feature Might Call the Cops for You for the Price of Your Privacy
It’s about high time we realize that those smart devices that make our lives so much easier are actually, more-or-less, spying on us. News came recently that… Read more “Amazon Echo’s “Always On” Feature Might Call the Cops for You for the Price of Your Privacy”
The Internet of Things: Faulty Security Puts World at Risk
There’s a running joke among security experts that the best way to stay safe online is to go offline. When it comes to the Internet of Things… Read more “The Internet of Things: Faulty Security Puts World at Risk”
Internet privacy and access under Trump: the Republican-led Congress and Ajit Pai’s FCC are just getting started
Congress last month voted to scrap the rules drawn up in the last days of Obama’s Federal Communication Commission (FCC), which would have forced internet service… Read more “Internet privacy and access under Trump: the Republican-led Congress and Ajit Pai’s FCC are just getting started”
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