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Ethical amateur hackers take over CCTV cameras and internet connected toys in cyber contest

On Friday evening, NCC Group and Cyber Security Challenge UK ran a competition which saw 25 extraordinary code breaking amateurs from across the UK battle each other to ethically hack common Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including remote controlled cars, CCTV cameras and even children’s dolls. (more…)

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September 11, 2017

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devolo to demonstrate latest Home Control features at IFA 2017

devolo will be showcasing the next major updates for its smart home system Home Control at IFA 2017. Smart Home technology is expected to be one of the main themes at IFA this year. devolo Home Control provides an easy-to-use, DIY solution for improving safety, comfort and energy savings in the home. (more…)

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September 6, 2017

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ADT maintains top spot as Comcast challenges Vivint for second place

ADT recently surpassed two million interactive security subscribers in North America and Comcast crossed the one million subscriber mark to challenge Vivint for second place in the market. Strategy Analytics’ report published here discusses the latest industry rankings, (more…)

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Nine ways to secure and enhance your digital architecture

You wouldn’t leave your front door open for the day, would you? That’s just common sense. This kind of security sense applies to a business’s digital assets too, however it may not be enforced as diligently. When it comes to protecting digital data, it all starts with being aware. (more…)

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September 5, 2017

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Cyber espionage group Turla back with new stealthy backdoor

ESET, the global cybersecurity company, published the discovery of a new, advanced backdoor used by the notorious hacking group Turla. Dubbed Gazer, ESET researchers are first to document this newly identified backdoor, actively deployed since 2016, targeting European institutions. (more…)

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September 1, 2017

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Smart home market stirs, but is it fed by Google partners, Apple’s catch-up or Comcast desperation?

ANALYSIS: Since Apple revealed in June that it will start shipping an intelligent home speaker, HomePod in December excitement has focused on its audio capabilities. This focus suits Cupertino which is giving little away on its smart home capabilities which will have to play catch-up with Amazon and Google. (more…)

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August 29, 2017

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Black Hat 2017 attendees describe how cybercrime continues unabated while enterprises’ defences remain ill-prepared

Lastline, Inc, the provider of advanced malware protection, released results of a survey that underscores how cybercrime continues to plague organisations. The survey of 134 Black Hat USA 2017 attendees found that nearly 55% of respondents have suffered a cyberattack (more…)

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Short, frequent, low-volume DDoS attacks continue to dominate

Service providers, hosting providers and digital enterprises are all impacted by DDoS attacks. But besides the headline-grabbing volumetric attacks, another more sinister DDoS method lies in the shadows. (more…)

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August 25, 2017

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ITTIA partners with Wind River and announce the availability of ITTIA DB SQL on VxWorks

ITTIA, a provider of high performance database and connectivity products for embedded systems and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, announced its partnership with Wind River® and the availability of ITTIA DB SQL on VxWorks® real-time operating system (RTOS). (more…)

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August 24, 2017

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RFID market to reach US$11.2bn in 2017, says IDTechEx report

Based on the new report “RFID Forecasts, Players and Opportunities 2017-2027”, IDTechEx Research finds that in 2017, the total RFID market will be worth $11.2 billion(€9.50 billion), up from $10.52 billion (€8.92 billion) in 2016 and $9.95 billion(€8.44 billion) in 2015. (more…)

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