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Google 'Android Things' — An Operating System for the Internet of Things

Google announced a Developers Preview of “Android Things” — an Android-based operating system platform for smart devices and Internet of Things (IoT) products.

The Android-based Internet of Things OS is designed to make it easier for developers to build a smart appliance since they will be able to work with Android APIs and Google Services they’re already familiar with.

As the Developers

Researchers Show How to Steal Tesla Car by Hacking into Owner's Smartphone

New technology is always a little scary, so are Smart Cars. From GPS system and satellite radio to wireless locks, steering, brakes, and accelerator, today vehicles are more connected to networks than ever, and so they are more hackable than ever.

It’s not new for security researchers to hack connected cars. Previously they had demonstrated how to hijack a car remotely, and how to disable

Android Banking Trojan Tricks Victims into Submitting Selfie Holding their ID Card

While some payment card companies like Mastercard have switched to selfies as an alternative to passwords when verifying IDs for online payments, hackers have already started taking advantage of this new security verification methods.

Researchers have discovered a new Android banking Trojan that masquerades primarily as a video plugin, like Adobe Flash Player, pornographic app, or video codec