Tag: trends

In Smart TV Land, Eavesdropping is Nothing New

In-brief: Samsung isn’t alone in asking customers to consent to the collection and transmission of “voice data.” But questions about the ethics and legality of the practice remain. 

Who gets to talk to your Fridge? | O’Reilly Radar

In-brief: an article on O’Reilly’s Radar site raises important questions about what kinds of connections and data sharing should be allowed on the Internet of Things – and how consumer privacy can be protected.

From Beijing with Love: Healthcare Firms Confront Foreign Adversaries

In-brief: Reports say that the attack on Anthem health may have roots in China. If so, it would be the latest evidence that sophisticated, overseas hacking crews have turned their attention to healthcare providers. 

New Ransomware, FessLeak, Taps Adobe Flash Flaws

In-brief: A new and sophisticated ransomware family dubbed “Fessleak” is spreading in malicious advertising (or “malvertising”) campaigns by exploiting newly disclosed flaws in Adobe’s Flash technology.

Do Companies Need a Chief IoT Officer? | VentureBeat

In-brief: An article on the web site Venturebeat.com makes the case for a Chief Internet of Things Officer to manage adoption of new technologies. But are companies ready for a CIoT?