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Severe security problem detected in all IoT devices
Published in IoT


CallStranger needs patching 

A severe vulnerability in a core protocol found in almost all internet of things (IoT) devices allows and attackers to hijack smart devices for DDoS attacks and bypass security to reach and conduct scans on a victim's internal network .

Smart-loo could create a new movement
Published in IoT
Tuesday, 07 April 2020 12:09

Smart-loo could create a new movement


Your loo could be your next doctor

A team of boffins has built a smart-toilet that can detect signs of various diseases emerging from your backend.

Zscaler warns of IoT trouble ahead for business networks
Published in Network


Security nightmare

Cybersecurity researchers at Zscaler analysed data generated by IoT devices in enterprises and found there has been a surge in unauthorised IoT traffic from devices connected to the network by employees. Staff connect the likes of smart watches and fitness trackers to their enterprise network to make things simpler but these could in turn undermine the security of business networks.

Enterprises fail to get the IoT
Published in IoT
Wednesday, 19 February 2020 11:22

Enterprises fail to get the IoT


Even though they use it

Enterprises’ use of emerging technologies is on the rise around the world, but many are failing to capitalise on its benefits according to the 2019 Global CIO Survey from Logicalis

German industry looking at disruptive tech
Published in News
Thursday, 30 January 2020 11:26

German industry looking at disruptive tech


Information Services Group report

Enterprises in Germany are more interested in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and digital platforms, and are looking to digital business service providers to help them use these solutions to grow their businesses, according to a new report published today by Information Services Group (ISG)

Corporations have too much unconfigured IoT
Published in IoT
Wednesday, 30 January 2019 11:48

Corporations have too much unconfigured IoT


Evil coffee machine could bring down the company

Security expert Ken Munro, senior partner at ethical hacking firm Pen Test Partners, and which specialises in IoT devices, has warned that too much is going out improperly configured, leaving networks wide open.

UK businesses vulnerable to IoT attacks
Published in IoT
Wednesday, 16 January 2019 12:20

UK businesses vulnerable to IoT attacks


Less than half could even detect an attack if it happens

 Research has shown that UK businesses are worryingly vulnerable to attacks targeted at IoT devices.

Bed company denies it is recording users
Published in IoT
Monday, 03 December 2018 11:44

Bed company denies it is recording users


I can hear what you are doing Dave and I am telling

Owners of an IoT bed were a little shocked when the company changed its user agreement to effectively allow it to record what they get up to.

Amazon plans to release eight IoT devices
Published in IoT
Tuesday, 18 September 2018 10:27

Amazon plans to release eight IoT devices


Alexa powered

Online bookseller Amazon is planning to release at least eight  new voice controlled hardware devices before the end of the year.

Hackers down security cameras
Published in News
Tuesday, 08 May 2018 21:15

Hackers down security cameras


You probably weren't expecting this

In the days before the internet of things (IoT) you could be pretty much assured that your toaster, your fridge, your car and your washing machine were just going to break down and you'd have to call an engineer to fix them.