Posts Tagged ‘data security’
Use of IoT Devices as a ‘Fly on the Wall’ During Trump and Putin Meeting–Why We Should Care and What We Should Do
There is something about a closed-door meeting that seems to spark everyone’s curiosity. We cannot help but wonder who might be the subject of conversation or what is so secretive. So, when two heads of state meet privately sans their usual entourage, as the leaders of the United States and Russia did recently in Helsinki,…
Read MoreBeware the Holiday Hack
Most online 2017 holiday gift guides have one thing in common: IoT gadgets. Wi-Fi video doorbells, wearable health monitors, phone-controlled toy robots, and “smart” ovens are just a few of the thousands of Internet-connected products being offered this holiday season. Such gifts might seem like safe products to give or receive, but reports about recent…
Read MoreIoT Security News – Still Many Ports of Entry for Malefactors
Every device connected to the internet is a potential point of vulnerability. As the following report shows, design engineers and developers must anticipate security threats at every stage between a device’s design and deployment. Remote Peeping into Bedrooms and Offices In June 2017, some residents of Dubai, UAE, discovered to their alarm that footage from…
Read MoreThe Value of Data Protection in the Internet of Things
The IoT is made up of billions of devices that collect and share data. If this data is not properly secured, it puts both end-users and manufacturers at risk for all sorts of disastrous consequences. For example, the data collected by a smart thermostat can reveal when someone is home based on their heating and…
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