Make sure you’re using 2-Factor Authentication with your Ring, Nest
Did you get a Ring or Nest home security system for Christmas? When you set it up, be sure to enable two-factor authentication. This means not only establish a password, but also require a second factor, such as a code texted to your phone, or a physical token you...Another IoT concern: Hackers target printers, VOIP to access networks
Russia-linked hackers are gaining access to network systems through poorly configured devices, such as office printers and VOIP phones, BankInfoSecurity.com reports. It’s another warning related to “Internet of Things” devices. The hackers are...Who’s in your room? Researchers find smartphone room keys easily hacked
Does your favorite hotel load your room key onto your smartphone? If so beware – researchers presenting at last week’s Black Hat USA 2019 conference said they easily hacked the room key system at an unnamed European hotel. The German researchers said at...