Is your dishwasher trying to kill you?
Does every device in your home really need to be connected to the internet? And could your smart appliance be turned against you?
Internet of Things
Sex in the digital era: How secure are smart sex toys?
ESET researchers investigate what could possibly go wrong when you connect your bedroom to the internet of things
Fifty shades of vulnerable: How to play it safe with your smart sex toy
While you’re living out your fantasies, your internet-enabled sex toy may be setting you up for a privacy nightmare
Security flaws in smart doorbells may open the door to hackers
The peace of mind that comes with connected home security gear may be false – your smart doorbell may make an inviting target for unwanted visitors
IoT security: Are we finally turning the corner?
Better IoT security and data protection are long overdue. Will they go from an afterthought to everyone's priority any time soon?
Securing medical devices: Can a hacker break your heart?
Why are connected medical devices vulnerable to attack and how likely are they to get hacked? Here are five digital chinks in the armor.
Warning issued over hackable security cameras
The owners of the vulnerable indoor cameras are advised to unplug the devices immediately
Google adds Nest devices to Advanced Protection Program
You can now shore up your smart home security by leveraging Google's top security offering
These things may be cool, but are they safe?
In the rush to embrace IoT devices, we shouldn’t trade in our privacy and security for the added convenience
Electric scooters vulnerable to remote hacks
A helmet may not be enough to keep you safe(r) while riding an e-scooter
IoT laws are coming: What to expect
No more default logins on new IoT devices if UK legislators get their way
Smartwatch exposes locations and other data on thousands of children
A device that is supposed to help parents keep track of their children and give them a peace of mind can be turned into a surveillance device
Your smart doorbell may be collecting more data than you think, study finds
The study tested 81 IoT devices to analyze their behavior and tracking habits, and in some cases brought rather surprising findings
Smart cities must be cyber‑smart cities
As cities turn to IoT to address long-standing urban problems, what are the risks of leaving cybersecurity behind at the planning phase?
How concerned are you about the privacy challenges of your IoT devices?
An ESET survey of thousands of people in North America provides a peek into how they perceive the privacy and security of their smart home connected devices
Inside consumer perceptions of security and privacy in the connected home
An ESET survey polled 4,000 people to get a sense of their attitudes towards the privacy and security implications of smart home technology
Two billion user logs leaked by smart home vendor
The leak, which has since been plugged, exposed a range of highly specific and sensitive information about users
The UK plans to legislate to secure IoT, but is it really the answer?
A reflection on whether this approach to addressing IoT security challenges can ‘deliver the goods’ and how consumer awareness can help
D‑Link camera vulnerability allows attackers to tap into the video stream
ESET researchers highlight a series of security holes in a device intended to make homes and offices more secure
Flaws in smart car alarms exposed 3 million cars to hijack
The vulnerabilities, which resided in associated smartphone apps, were both easy to find and easy to fix