Internet of Things


64 articles

Is your dishwasher trying to kill you?

Is your dishwasher trying to kill you?

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?

Jake Moore01 Apr 2021


Sex in the digital era: How secure are smart sex toys?

Sex in the digital era: How secure are smart sex toys?

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

Denise Giusto Bilić and Cecilia Pastorino11 Mar 2021


Fifty shades of vulnerable: How to play it safe with your smart sex toy

Fifty shades of vulnerable: How to play it safe with your smart sex toy

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

Denise Giusto Bilić12 Feb 2021


Security flaws in smart doorbells may open the door to hackers

Security flaws in smart doorbells may open the door to hackers

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

Tomáš Foltýn23 Nov 2020


IoT security: Are we finally turning the corner?

IoT security: Are we finally turning the corner?

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?

Tony Anscombe29 Oct 2020


Securing medical devices: Can a hacker break your heart?

Securing medical devices: Can a hacker break your heart?

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.

Cameron Camp23 Oct 2020


Warning issued over hackable security cameras

Warning issued over hackable security cameras

Warning issued over hackable security cameras

The owners of the vulnerable indoor cameras are advised to unplug the devices immediately

Amer Owaida15 Jun 2020


Google adds Nest devices to Advanced Protection Program

Google adds Nest devices to Advanced Protection Program

Google adds Nest devices to Advanced Protection Program

You can now shore up your smart home security by leveraging Google's top security offering

Amer Owaida02 Jun 2020


These things may be cool, but are they safe?

These things may be cool, but are they safe?

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

Amer Owaida20 May 2020