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A report found that a dozen connected devices are open to several security and privacy issues. Continue reading Researchers Allege ‘Systemic’ Privacy, Security Flaws in Popular IoT Devices
Vulnerabilities in indoor security camera allows remote compromise and device takeover The commodification of IoT devices has paved the way to the smart home. Interconnected appliances, intelligent assistants and smart home surveillance are just some a… Continue reading IoT Report: Major Flaws in Guardzilla Cameras Allow Remote Hijack of the Security Device
The home surveillance cams have hard-coded credentials. Continue reading Guardzilla Home Cameras Open to Anyone Wanting to Watch Their Footage
A popular home security device made by Guardzilla contains a security vulnerability that could make it possible for outsiders to access video recordings, according to research published Thursday. Guardzilla’s indoor wireless security system, the GZ501W, contains hardcoded security keys rendered vulnerable by an outdated algorithm that TechCrunch reports is easy to crack. Hackers can use those keys to log on to Guardzilla’s storage servers at Amazon Web Services to access data uploaded by customers, according to the new findings. Researchers from 0DayAllDay released their findings Thursday after notifying Guardzilla to the vulnerabilities in September and receiving no response. [W]e’re publishing this [Thursday], which happens to be right about 60 days after our first disclosure to the vendor of this video camera,” Tod Beardlsey, research director at Rapid7, explained in blog post. Rapid7 was involved in the research. “Unfortunately, despite multiple efforts at coordination with the vendor, we haven’t heard back from […]
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