The quiet threat inside IoT devices Your Internet of Things (IoT) device may not be all that you think it is. While they are extremely useful devices that makes our lives more efficient, productive and enjoyable, it is also a direct link to your personal life. You may have heard of the recent incident involving…
As consumers all over the world buy and install smart devices in their homes, all those cheap interconnected devices are creating new security problems for individuals and society as a whole. The problem is compounded by businesses radically expanding the number of sensors and remote monitors they use to manage overhead lights in corporate offices…
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent mobile, electronic waste and IoT news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 10/01-10/05. Brand is driving the value of used phones A recent study conducted by researchers from the Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and Israel’s Tel Aviv University, reveal that the biggest…
You probably have not heard of it yet, but Torii is a botnet that you’ll want to keep on your radar. Researchers say that it has advanced techniques and persistence and is a threat to nearly every type of computer. Avast researchers also say it is an “example of the evolution of IoT malware” and…