Security
RSA: Watch out for a new weapon – your own data
As tens of thousands of the world’s top security pros gather at RSA Conference 2017 they are being called upon...
Read moreBruce Schneier: Public-service technologists are needed to tame the IoT
The internet of things needs to be regulated and soon before it becomes even more of a tool to facilitate...
Read more9 new hacks coming to get you
Securitywise, the internet of things is going as badly as most computer security experts predicted. In fact, most vendors don’t...
Read moreIoT in crime prevention: Balancing justice with privacy
A homeowner reports a robbery. His IoT-enabled pacemaker doesn’t indicate any change in heart rate during the robbery? Can investigators...
Read moreDown the rabbit hole, part 7: How to limit personal data collection from city cameras
My home is my sanctuary. My computers (and handheld devices) all run free software systems that have been (fairly) tightly buttoned...
Read moreSmart teddy bears involved in a contentious data breach
If you own a stuffed animal from CloudPets, then you better change your password to the product. The toys --...
Read moreA new way to prevent cyberattacks on home devices
BARCELONA -- Homeowners worried about cybersecurity attacks on IP-connected devices like lights, baby monitors, home security systems and cameras, will...
Read moreSmart teddy bear maker faces scrutiny over data breach response
Did a toymaker ignore warnings about a data breach? That’s a key question swirling around Spiral Toys, a company behind...
Read moreRobots are just as plagued by security vulnerabilities as IoT devices
An analysis of robots used in homes, businesses and industrial installations has revealed many of the same basic weaknesses that...
Read moreRobots are malfunctioning, hurting people
A mounting list of robot-related accidents has experts questioning whether the devices will be prone to more dangerous malfunctions or...
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