Smart lamp causes WiFi password theft
The TP-Link Tapo L530E smart lamp not only provides light, but also allows hackers to steal WiFi passwords via the accompanying Tapo mobile app. This was discovered by Italian and British researchers.
The researchers from the Universita di Catania and University of London discovered four key vul... Read more
EU suggests laws to curb security risks of internet-connected devices
Under proposed European Union guidelines unveiled on Thursday, all internet-connected devices -- ranging from computers to refrigerators to mobile applications -- would have to be reviewed for cybersecurity hazards.
Companies might face fines of up to €15 million or 2.5 percent of their total... Read more
‘Most home networks are unsecured, wave of cybercrime underway’
European employers rarely secure the home networks of employees. At the same time, smart consumer devices are increasingly popular. "The perfect conditions for cybercriminals", BlackBerry warns in a new report.
The organization spoke with thousands of remote workers across Europe. 25 percent sa... Read more
Popularity increases from smart devices in home
Those who would have thought that the explosive growth of smart devices in early 2019 would go so fast were right. Meanwhile, about one third of all households have at least one device that can be operated remotely. Many technologists are therefore surprised by this development. These are mainly dev... Read more