Connected homes can be easy targets for hackers, says cybersecurity firm

[Kumaran]

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http://www.pcworld.com/article/2883246/connected-homes-can-be-easy-targets-for-hackers-says-cybersecurity-firm.html#tk.rss_all

Nearly all the fancy hardware in your connected home is inherently flawed when it comes to security. That’s one of the painful takeaways from a new report by Synack, a subscription Security-as-as-Service (SaaS) startup in Menlo Park, California. The company’s analysis will be a rude awakening for anyone who thinks they have a bullet-proof home-security system, whether it’s a DIY project or a pricey custom job.

We became aware of Synack’s study on Wednesday via this Gigaom story, but we covered the relative insecurity of routers and IP security cameras nearly a year ago, and that of network-attached storage last August. Unfortunately, not much has changed since then..... View full story

 

[jasonX]

Thanks for the post. Sometimes those that connect you (your IP provider or subcontractor) not only rip you off but hack you at the same time. When you cry foul they are always in deniability status...