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US Lawmakers Working on IoT Legislation

Everything around us seems to be connected to the Internet in some way, enough to prompt U.S. lawmakers to introduce IoT legislation.

UK Government Releases £400k for IoT Security Development

The UK government is distributing a pot of £400,000 for IoT security development as a way to protect its citizens from the threat of an IoT hack.

Why Smart Medical Devices Need Better Security

When lives matter, smart medical devices can’t afford major security flaws. Discover the latest flaws and what’s being done to fix them.

Ring Forces 2FA Authentication After Recent Attacks

Amazon started implementing a 2FA system for all their Ring users. This should help stop hackers from getting an easy foothold on someone’s network.

Security Professionals Found to Be Overconfident In Their Security Tools

A recent report shows that a majority of security professionals are confident in their product security, but can’t prove that they are safe enough. This is indeed worrying.

How to Segregate your Network for IoT Devices

The more IoT devices you add to your network, the more avenue you open up for hackers to attack you. It’s best to segregate your network for IoT devices.

Research Finds Hackers Can Compromise Smart Bulbs

A recent report has discovered a nasty exploit within Philips Hue which shows that even light bulbs are a nasty threat in the IoT world.

UK Sets Stricter IoT Laws for Security

IoT has a rough history with security. This has prompted countries to implement stricter IoT laws to improve the security of the devices.

Amazon Employee Believes Ring Should Be ‘Shut Down’ for Security Issues

The Amazon Ring Doorbell’s security issues have gotten so bad that even an Amazon employee is calling for the Ring Doorbell to be shut down.

Hacker Releases 500,000 IoT Credentials

A list of 500,000 IoT credentials made their way onto the Internet. The list was posted on a hacker forum for anyone to see and use.

Keeping Children Safe in the Internet of Things Era

Today’s children are the first of their generation to be born during the IoT revolution. Here are a few tips to help keep children safe in the IoT era.

How to Conduct an IoT Pen Test with Kali Linux

Kali Linux can be used to perform a variety of penetration tests on your PC. Here are some penetration testing strategies for IoT devices with Kali Linux.

Ring Cameras Suffer Hacking Attacks

A recent spike of Ring camera hacks has shown the darker side of entrusting home security to IoT. Here is what happened and what you should know.

What Does It Mean to Change the Password on IoT Devices?

Many smart devices don’t come with a password, yet security advice calls for you to change the password on IoT devices. What does this really mean?

FBI Recommends IoT Devices Connect to Separate Network

The FBI has recently released a warning that smart-home networks should be on a separate network than the primary home network. That way, hackers can’t access your personal data.