Internet of Things

Google Home, Chromecast can tell attacking websites which Wi-Fi networks are nearby, which reveals exactly where the devices physically are. Google Home, Chromecast Can Tell Bad Guys Where You Live : Read more

I am making a project that requires more GPIO pins than the Raspberry Pi has. are there any expanders I can use? Also, is GPIO just on Raspberry Pi or is it a generic term that is on multiple platforms? I am making an LED cube, (10x10x10) and I need to have 30 pins (10 for each axles). Are there...

A Twitter video showed an Amazon Key lock system exploited by a malicious device that kept a home's door unlocked so a burglar could walk in. Amazon Key Busted Open by New Hack : Read more

Neither side could find much nice to say about Internet of Things devices in a debate at the ShmooCon security conference in Washington. Security Experts: Why Smart Home Devices Should Scare You : Read more

Cybercriminals find ways to exploit smart devices. Here are the dangers that lurk in the Internet of Things, and how to keep yourself safe. How Smart Devices Let Cybercriminals into Your Home : Read more

The Shodan search engine now includes feeds from unsecured Web cams trained on homes and bedrooms. Hackers Can Spy on Your Sleeping Baby : Read more

Sesame's instant smart lock fits over existing deadbolts to unlock your door using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or even a custom knock. Sesame Opens Homes with Instant Smart Lock : Read more

So you've brought into the Internet of Things into your abode. Here's how to protect your home network and the devices connected to it. How to Secure Your (Easily Hackable) Smart Home : Read more

Nest smart thermostats can be easily hacked to form botnets or spy on owners, researchers showed at the BlackHat security conference. Nest Smart Thermostat Can Be Hacked to Spy on Owners : Read more

Hidden controls used by wireless carriers can be hacked to seize control of billions of mobile devices, including cellular-enabled vehicles. Secret Controls Can Be Used to Hijack Cellphones, Cars : Read more

Home Depot is now selling some 60 products that support Wink's smart home platform. Home Depot Launches Wink Smart Home Collection : Read more

Upscale hotels let guests control room lights and other functions with a tablet. But these systems can be hacked, with interesting results. How to Hack a Hotel Room : Read more

Arrayent embraces a novel cloud-based interface that controls everything from smoke detectors to refrigerators Arrayent Software Runs Smart Devices for Entire Home : Read more