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This week, Facebook woes continue as FTC opens data privacy probe, YouTube isn’t for kids, iPhone manufacturer Foxconn acquires Belkin, Linksys, and Wemo! Our very own Jason Wood joins us for the expert commentary, and more on this episode of Hac… Continue reading FTC, iPhone, YouTube, and Wemo – Hack Naked News #166
A few weeks ago I needed a power strip in my home office. The outlet in question is located behind a filing cabinet so it would need a low profile plug. I jumped on Amazon to buy a surge suppressor strip. That’s when I noticed strips with rotating plugs. I’ve always had some apprehensions about plugs like that, though I could never quite put my finger on why. Looking at the reviews on this particular plug, I found some scary issues. Photos of melted plugs, melted outlets, and cries of “fire hazard”. So I did what any crazy hacker would …read more
Belkin’s $35 smart plug works with any regular wall socket, adding Wi-Fi capability and app control to any appliance in your home. The post Review: Belkin Wemo Mini Smart Plug appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading Review: Belkin Wemo Mini Smart Plug
A hacker could exploit a series of vulnerabilities in Belkin home automation gear to turn your Android phone into a secret GPS tracker.
David Bisson reports.
Continue reading Insecure IoT gear can help hackers turn your phone into a GPS tracker
Researchers found vulnerabilities, now fixed, that could have turned your crockpot into a launching pad for malicious JavaScript. Continue reading WeMo smart home devices can be used to spy on Android phones
Vulnerabilities in WeMo home automation devices can be used to attack the Android apps used to manage devices remotely. Continue reading Belkin’s WeMo Gear Can Hack Android Phones
