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Security concerns over connected devices mask the greater threat

16

Mar

2016

The popular and sometimes controversial Shodan search engine made some changes recently that drew attention mostly of the latter variety. If you are not familiar with Shodan, it is the self-proclaimed “first search engine for Internet-connected devices” providing information about the connectedness of everything from refrigerators to power plants. The new capability at Shodan that […]

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Vulnerabilities on SoC-powered Android devices have implications for the IoT

15

Mar

2016

Trend Micro has discovered a new vulnerability that could bring into question the security of the Internet of Things. Our researchers have found a hole in the defenses of the systems on chips (SoCs) produced by Qualcomm Snapdragon that, if exploited, allows root access. This gives the hacker administrative authority over the hardware, which enables a wide range of […]

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Smart Buildings, Dumb Security

09

Mar

2016

Smart buildings, offices and homes are all the rage these days. According to Zion Research, the global smart building market was valued at $7 billion in 2014 and is expected to reach $36 billion by 2020. More specifically, smart buildings promise to be a key piece of the smart cities puzzle, holding the promise of […]

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