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Tag Archives: iot
Windows IoT Core exploitable via ethernet
Microsoft’s IoT version of Windows is vulnerable to an exploit that could give an attacker complete control of the system.
Sorry, we didn’t mean to keep that secret microphone a secret, says Google
It’s been off by default, Google says – not much consolation to those who don’t cotton to the notion of a “secret” listening gadget.
Kids’ GPS watches are still a security ‘train wreck’
Anyone could have accessed the entire database, including a child’s location, on Gator watches and other models that share its back end.
Hacker talks to baby through Nest security cam, jacks up thermostat
Yet another family unnerved by yet another voice coming from a nursery webcam serves as yet another argument against password reuse.
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!
Cops catch $15m crypto-crook
A man has been arrested a year after stealing €10m ($15m) of the IoT-focused cryptocurrency IOTA using bogus software that tricked users.
Hijacked Nest cam broadcasts bogus warning about incoming missiles
A hacked Nest camera broadcast the fake warning about incoming North Korean missiles, sending a family into “five minutes of sheer terror.”
Snack-happy parrot shows insider threats come in all shapes and sizes
The African Grey has tried to get Alexa to send him lightbulbs, a kite, watermelon, ice cream, strawberries, raisins, broccoli and ice cream.
Kids’ VTech tablets vulnerable to eavesdropping hackers
Attackers can boobytrap what should be access to only parent-vetted sites and can take over the webcam, speakers and microphone.