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Misconfigured MQTT Protocol Puts Thousands of Smart Homes at Risk

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To no one’s surprise, there is a relatively easy way for hackers to breach thousands of smart homes. Avast researchers recently warned about the MQTT protocol (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) which, if misconfigured, could give hackers compl… Continue reading Misconfigured MQTT Protocol Puts Thousands of Smart Homes at Risk→

Smart Home Assistants: Masters of Convenience or a Security Nightmare?

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Smart assistants, such as Amazon Echo or Google Home, are changing habits and making lives of more than 45 million users in the US more organized. Virtual home assistants may look like stylish music speakers matching your home interior. But…Read more… Continue reading Smart Home Assistants: Masters of Convenience or a Security Nightmare?→