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We scanned the world of IoT – it’s not what you think it is

Stanford and Avast researchers analyzed user-initiated scans of 83 million IoT devices in 16 million homes and found three big truths you don’t often hear about

21 Jun 2019 min read

The Internet of Thing: How a single coffee maker’s vulnerabilities symbolize a world of IoT risks

We hacked one coffee maker in all kinds of ways – even turning it into a ransomware tool and a gateway to a home network

18 Jun 2019 min read

83 million IoT devices in 16 million homes scanned in largest study of its kind

North America has the highest IoT density of any region, with two-thirds of scanned homes possessing at least one device

18 Jun 2019 min read

Get ready for the next great user interface: Connected cars

Big privacy and safety questions loom as cars and trucks begin accelerating the collection of even richer personal data than is now harvested by our smartphones

26 Apr 2019 min read

How secure is your smart home network?

See how your smart devices and personal Wi-Fi are vulnerable to hacks. Learn 3 easy ways to secure your home network.

22 Apr 2019 min read

What risks do IoT security issues pose to businesses?

The Internet of Things (IoT) can increase efficiency, but it also comes with new risks. Find out why and how to protect your business in our article.

12 Feb 2019 min read

The dark side of IoT devices

IoT devices offer so much convenience yet pose so much risk.

16 Oct 2017 min read

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We scanned the world of IoT – it’s not what you think it is

The Internet of Thing: How a single coffee maker’s vulnerabilities symbolize a world of IoT risks

83 million IoT devices in 16 million homes scanned in largest study of its kind

Get ready for the next great user interface: Connected cars

How secure is your smart home network?

What risks do IoT security issues pose to businesses?

The dark side of IoT devices

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