When will there be a healthy payout from my data? IoT is bringing a healthy change in our perspective on “personal information,” by enabling us to trade data for financial benefits. Are we ready? Collecting data about myself is benefiting my health – but can it help my wallet gain weight?
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In the growing Internet of Things, almost everything is connected: from fingerprint readers, to thermostat or lighting controls, to company cars, and wearable devices. The growing IoTs bring risks to companies: learn how to keep your employees safe!
Internet of Things (IoT) is the latest buzz in the world of technology, but they are much easier to hack than you think.
Until now we have heard many scary stories of hacking IoT devices, but how realistic is the threat?
Just think of a scenario where you enter in your house, and it’s sweltering, but when you head on to check the temperature of your thermostat, you find out that it has been
Microsoft today released six critical bulletins as part of its July Patch Tuesday update, including patches for remote code execution flaws in Windows Print Spooler components.
Hospitals are on the IoT device vanguard revolutionizing patient care, but they are also huge targets for hackers targeting unsecure IoT medical devices.
The Internet of things or connected devices are the next big concerns, as more Internet connectivity means more access points which mean more opportunities for hackers.
When it comes to the threat to Internet of Things, Car Hacking is a hot topic.
Since many automobiles companies are offering cars that run mostly on the drive-by-wire system, a majority of functions are electronically
The Internet of Things (IoTs) or Internet-connected devices are growing at an exponential rate and so are threats to them.
Due to the insecure implementation, these Internet-connected embedded devices, including Smart TVs, Refrigerators, Microwaves, Set-top boxes, Security Cameras and printers, are routinely being hacked and used as weapons in cyber attacks.
We have seen how hackers
Do you own a Smartwatch, Smart TV, Smart fridge, or any Internet-connected smart device?
If your answer is yes, then you need to know the latest interest of the cyber criminals in the field of Internet of Things.
Ransomware!
After targeting hospitals, universities, and businesses, Ransomware has started popping up on Smart TV screens.
A new version of the Frantic Locker (better known as
The cyber attack vectors available to hackers will continue to grow as the Internet of Things (IoTs) become more commonplace, making valuable data accessible through an ever-widening selection of entry points.
Although it’s not the hackers alone, the NSA is also behind the Internet of Things.
We already know the United States National Security Agency’s (NSA) power to spy on American as well
Knight Rider, Back to the Future, Minority Report. What do these movies have in common? Well, it’s the fact that they all talk about the evolution of cars. We may not yet have a car “buddy” like KITT or flying DeLoreans all over the place – but we are in that moment of time when our cars can be hijacked via the internet and a third party take control over the vehicle.
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