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Data Privacy concerns erupt with Robotic Vacuums

CyberSecurity Insiders

But to all those who are using such devices to keep their homes neat and clean, you better know a fact that such robots when connected to internet can be intercepted by hackers who can then snoop into your homes by hacking the device cameras. But the fact is that you won’t be getting the fancy cleaning reports that others with the tech do.

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Britain introduces IOT Device Security Legislation

CyberSecurity Insiders

Dubbed as “The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure(PSTI) bill, it requests those involved in the manufacturing of Internet of Things such as smart TVs, CCTVs, smart phones and fitness trackers; to follow basic standards while offering service and products to consumers. Well, it’s simple….the

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Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 2/9/24

Security Boulevard

Insight #1 From toasters to toothbrushes , the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to wreak havoc on the internet. IoT manufacturers need to do better. As consumers, it's important to balance necessity with risk, just like with everything else.

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Episode 254: Dennis Giese’s Revolutionary Robot Vacuum Liberation Movement

The Security Ledger

Security researcher and IoT hacker Dennis Giese talks about his mission to liberate robot vacuums from the control of their manufacturers, letting owners tinker with their own devices and - importantly - control the data they collect about our most intimate surroundings. Meet the IoZ: our Internet of Zombie things Dennis Giese is a Ph.D

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5 IoT Security Predictions for 2019

Security Affairs

2018 was the year of the Internet of Things (IoT), massive attacks and various botnets hit smart devices, These are 5 IoT Security Predictions for 2019. We foresee regulations expanding beyond authentication and data privacy, and into more detailed requirements of network security and visibility into device bills of materials.

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Biden Cybersecurity Strategy: Big Ambitions, Big Obstacles

eSecurity Planet

The initiatives that stand out the most — critical infrastructure security standards, a national data privacy and security law, and liability for security failures — will likely take time and the support of Congress to implement. ” Those fundamental shifts are focused on two core priorities. .”

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IoT Cybersecurity: 5 Major Vulnerabilities and How to Tackle Them

Security Affairs

The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. Unfortunately, at that moment, there were over 300,000 of those cameras connected to the internet. Nowadays, malware is an indispensable part of the internet (even if we do not like it).

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