36 U.S. Cities to Get Everynet Internet of Things (IoT) Despite Warnings about Privacy, Security, and Other Risks
By B.N. Frank Warnings about 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) technology are nothing new (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6). Nevertheless, 36 U.S….
Cybersecurity
Smart Meters “quietly broadcasting data” That May Reveal What Infrastructure Was Protected During Texas Snowstorm
By B.N. Frank American opposition to utility “Smart” Meters – electric, gas, and water – has been ongoing due to safety and privacy concerns. Because…
High Severity Security Vulnerabilities in Cisco Security Products
By B.N. Frank According to Cisco, its affordable smart switches “provide security, performance, and ease of use for small and midsize businesses on a restricted…
Your IoT Device is Likely Spying on You through Backdoor Security Flaws
Many people are used to trading privacy for convenience these days. After all, this is how those with nefarious agendas get people to adopt technology…
Understanding Amazon Sidewalk
By Jon Callas Just before the long weekend at the end of May, Amazon announced the release of their Sidewalk mesh network. There are many…
Millions of VW Owners’ and Prospective Buyers’ Personal Data Exposed for Almost 2 Years
By B.N. Frank More privacy breaches seem to be reported every day. This one seems particularly bad for those who were affected. From Threat Post:…
Exposed and Unprotected: 1.1 Billion Records of CVS Health Customers Posted Online
By B.N. Frank CVS seems rather dismissive of the magnitude of this situation. Of course, situations like this have become so common, maybe we’ve all…
Smart IoT Devices Can Be Weaponized By Hackers To Launch Even Larger DDoS Attacks: Report
By Tyler Durden The internet of things (IoT) has increased the prevalence of intelligent objects at home. These devices can be anything from smart light…
Smart Tech Expert: Future “Smart Homes” Will Include Sensors in Clothing, Furniture, etc. Connected to Hazardous “Smart” Meters
By B.N. Frank It’s amusing as well as alarming when industry folks go to great lengths to depict “Smart Homes” as something desirable now and…
Sneaky Sneaky: FBI Created Company That Sold Encrypted Devices; Led to 800 Arrests in 16 Countries
By B.N. Frank Encrypted devices are obviously a popular item among criminals, but also for average users who value privacy amid rising corporate and government…
Fastly’s Global Internet Meltdown Could Be A Sign Of Things to Come
By David S. Wall, University of Leeds For an hour on the morning of June 8, dozens of the world’s most-visited websites went offline. Among…
Power Grid: Energy Secretary Warns Of Crippling Cyberattacks
As fear mongering on cybersecurity gains traction, as is the case right now, you can be certain that there are other disingenuous motives to promote…
Global Law Enforcement Convention Weakens Privacy & Human Rights
By Katitza Rodriguez and Tamir Israel The Council of Europe Cybercrime Committee’s (T-CY) recent decision to approve new international rules for law enforcement access to…
Samsung Shutting Down SmartThings Hub and Apps; Company No Longer Interested in Making SmartThings Hardware
By B.N. Frank Over the years, there have been countless warnings by privacy and security experts about “Smart” home appliances. The media has reported many…