Stop us if you’ve heard this before but a researcher has uncovered a new security vulnerability affecting many devices running the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) protocol.
Tag Archives: IoT security
Parents say creep hacked their baby monitor to tell toddler they ‘love’ her
The Taococo FREDI baby monitor has repeatedly been criticized for being easy to hack.
Half of IoT devices let down by vulnerable apps
Half of the apps used to control a range of Internet of Things devices are insecure in a variety of ways, researchers found.
Japanese government will try to hack its citizens’ IOT devices
Japan will hack citizens’ IoT devices to mop up cyber security before the Olympics. Don’t like the notion? Here’s how to lock ’em down!
IoT weaknesses leave hot tub owners in deep water
It looks as if at least one hot tub maker has left robust security off the to-do list.
Mobile and IoT attacks – SophosLabs 2019 Threat Report
As internet users migrate from desktop and laptop computers to mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, cybercriminals are too.
Big breach, Creep-O-Meter and Black Friday [PODCAST]
It’s the latest Naked Security Podcast – you’re welcome!
Poorly secured SSH servers targeted by Chalubo botnet
SophosLabs has detected a new DDoS botnet targeting poorly secured SSH servers – called Chalubo, it is named in honour of its use of the ChaCha stream cipher.
How to buy (and set up) a safe and secure baby monitor
Wi-Fi enabled or not? Digital or analog? Here are the features to look for, and how to secure your baby monitor out of the box.
Knock, knock: Digital key flaw unlocks door control systems
Attackers could be able to unlock doors in office buildings and factories at will, thanks to a flaw in a popular door controller.