IoT
Connected Car Technology Can Enable Abusers to Track Their Victims
A growing number of automakers are enabling location tracking in internet-connected cars, a technology that experts say can be misused by abusers to track their victims.
The Internet of Things Needs Food Safety-Style Ratings for Privacy and Security
Consumer Reports is the first to integrate privacy and security in reviews in a bid to fix the internet of broken things.
A New Internet of Things Botnet Originated on 'Grand Theft Auto' Servers
Attackers said “God’s wrath will be employed against the IP that you provide us.”
The Making of the Largest Satellite Constellation in History
How Iridium rose from its ashes to launch the era of satellite megaprojects.
The Hackers Behind Some of the Biggest DDoS Attacks in History Plead Guilty
Three men plead guilty to being the creators and operators of the Mirai botnet.
Researchers Find Flaw That Could Turn LG Robot Vacuums Into Perfect Spying Machines
The bug is just the latest in a long, seemingly endless list of flaws found in so-called smart devices.
We Anonymously Controlled a Dildo Through the Tor Network
Sex toy makers are increasingly connecting their products to the internet, but privacy is often an afterthought. One researcher showed that an alternative is possible.
Beyond Bitcoin: How the Blockchain Could Change the Way We Eat
From radical transparency and food security to real-time management of the global supply chain, the Blockchain offers the food industry far more than peer-to-peer financing.
More Than 120,000 Internet Connected Cameras Can Be Easily Hacked, Researcher Warns
Oh, Internet of Things.
Car Wash Hack Can Strike Vehicle, Trap Passengers, Douse Them With Water
"We believe this to be the first exploit of a connected device that causes the device to physically attack someone," researchers presenting the proof-of-concept say.