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How safe are our IoT devices?

Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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Surely it is the duty of the manufacturers to make devices more secure at the point where they are produced, right?.
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Blink XT2 surveillance cams patched after 'severe' vulnerabilities found

Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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Amazon's Blink XT2 cameras were urgently patched after Tenable Research uncovered seven severe vulnerabilities, allowing full control and DDoS usage.
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Survey: smart home tech needs to simplify

Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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74% of consumers would return a smart home product due to installation difficulty, according to a new TechSee survey.
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Attacks on IoT devices booming, research finds

Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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Cyberattacks on Internet of Things devices have surged, with 105 million attacks detected in H1 2019, according to Kaspersky.
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Cybersecurity and video surveillance – threats, vulnerabilities and best practices

Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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Axis Communications shares its insights on how changing regulations are affecting companies' data collection and protection practices.
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Attackers upping the ante on evasion and anti-analysis - Fortinet

Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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Cyber-adversaries are becoming more sophisticated in their obfuscation and anti-analysis practices to avoid detection.
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Gaming consoles are the most secure smarthome devices

Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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A new study by Avast reveals that game consoles are the most secure smarthome devices, with only 0.5% at risk, compared to 36% of printers in Australian homes.
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Tenda names Alloys as national distributor

Wed, 24th Jul 2019
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Tenda appoints Alloys as their national distributor in Australia, leveraging Alloys' extensive infrastructure and expertise to boost SME market presence.
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UPDATED: Orvibo & Arlo smart home products patched to prevent attacks

Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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The security of smart home devices is once again under the spotlight this week, as two different device manufacturers come under fire for major vulnerabilities.
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Sektor NZ acquires security distie DUO NZ

Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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Sektor New Zealand has acquired cybersecurity distributor DUO New Zealand in order to expand its security portfolio.
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Hands-on Review: LIFX A60+ LED Smart Light brightens the day

Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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LIFX A60+ smart bulb dazzles with colour, mood settings & app ease, enhancing homes sans hub. #SmartLighting #Review.
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Hands-on Review: The illuminating TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulbs

Mon, 27th May 2019
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ve been feeling somewhat in the dark with developments in the growth of the 'smart home', so it was a great opportunity to find out how things work.
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AI driving 'unprecedented' M&A growth

Thu, 16th May 2019
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AI-driven innovations are fuelling unprecedented growth in mergers and acquisitions, with the market poised to hit USD $190 billion by 2025.
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Consumers 'creeped out' by IoT devices as distrust reigns supreme

Fri, 3rd May 2019
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A new Internet Society study reveals 63% of global consumers find IoT devices, like smart TVs and security cameras, 'creepy' due to privacy concerns.
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Security alert: More than 2 million IoT devices are now junk

Wed, 1st May 2019
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Over two million IoT devices, including security cameras and baby monitors, have critical security flaws, warns researcher Paul Marrapese.
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Beyond lock and key: Securing the smarthome

Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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As households embrace smart technology, security concerns mount. From smart locks to automated coffee makers, here's how to safeguard your connected home.
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Hands-on Review: Stick Up Cam Battery

Fri, 26th Apr 2019
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This is a battery-powered indoor/outdoor HD camera with two-way talk, night vision, and versatile mounting options.
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Amazon puts a 'Ring' on smart home surveillance

Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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Amazon has acquired Ring, a prominent smart home security company, aiming to make security devices more accessible and fight crime in neighbourhoods globally.
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Princeton study wants to know if you have a smart home - or a spy home

Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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Princeton University researchers are examining if your smart home devices are safe or spying on you, offering a tool to measure privacy and security risks.
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One-third of connected homes in Australia at risk of cyber attack

Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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Avast's 2019 report reveals that 33.4% of Australian smart homes have at least one vulnerable device, risking cyber attack. Global figures stand at 40.8%.