connected devices

A Good Housekeeping Seal for the Connected Home?

In-brief: Experts on the security of the Internet of Things warned that lax security and privacy protections are rampant in connected home products, but consumers have no way of knowing whether the products they buy are easy targets for hackers. 

On Internet of Things Day: Security and IoT Reads

In-brief: In recognition of Internet of Things day, a list of some quality security and Internet of Things focused reads that are both online and free. 

On Internet of Things Day: A Free Panel on Securing the IoT

In-brief: Join Security Ledger and leading security experts Thursday, April 9, for a free, online panel on securing the Internet of Things.

Research: IoT Hubs Expose Connected Homes to Hackers

In-brief: A study of common connected home gateways finds lax security that could expose consumers to snooping or even malicious attacks, according to the application security firm Veracode. 

Drug Pumps Vulnerable to trivial Hacks, DHS warns

In-brief: The Department of Homeland Security warned that drug infusion pump management software sold by Hospira contains serious and exploitable vulnerabilities that could be used to remotely take control of the devices.