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Blink XT2 surveillance cams patched after 'severe' vulnerabilities found
Surveillance

Blink XT2 surveillance cams patched after 'severe' vulnerabilities found

Amazon's Blink XT2 cameras were urgently patched after Tenable Research uncovered seven severe vulnerabilities, allowing full control and DDoS usage.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2019
Survey: smart home tech needs to simplify
Unified Communications

Survey: smart home tech needs to simplify

74% of consumers would return a smart home product due to installation difficulty, according to a new TechSee survey.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
Attacks on IoT devices booming, research finds
Internet of Things

Attacks on IoT devices booming, research finds

Cyberattacks on Internet of Things devices have surged, with 105 million attacks detected in H1 2019, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
Cybersecurity and video surveillance – threats, vulnerabilities and best practices
Data Protection

Cybersecurity and video surveillance – threats, vulnerabilities and best practices

Axis Communications shares its insights on how changing regulations are affecting companies' data collection and protection practices.

By Steven Kenny • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019
Attackers upping the ante on evasion and anti-analysis - Fortinet
Malware

Attackers upping the ante on evasion and anti-analysis - Fortinet

Cyber-adversaries are becoming more sophisticated in their obfuscation and anti-analysis practices to avoid detection.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Gaming consoles are the most secure smarthome devices
Gaming

Gaming consoles are the most secure smarthome devices

A new study by Avast reveals that game consoles are the most secure smarthome devices, with only 0.5% at risk, compared to 36% of printers in Australian homes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Tenda names Alloys as national distributor
Network Infrastructure

Tenda names Alloys as national distributor

Tenda appoints Alloys as their national distributor in Australia, leveraging Alloys' extensive infrastructure and expertise to boost SME market presence.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019
UPDATED: Orvibo & Arlo smart home products patched to prevent attacks
Virtual Private Networks

UPDATED: Orvibo & Arlo smart home products patched to prevent attacks

The security of smart home devices is once again under the spotlight this week, as two different device manufacturers come under fire for major vulnerabilities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2019
Hands-on Review: LIFX A60+ LED Smart Light brightens the day
Gaming

Hands-on Review: LIFX A60+ LED Smart Light brightens the day

LIFX A60+ smart bulb dazzles with colour, mood settings & app ease, enhancing homes sans hub. #SmartLighting #Review.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Hands-on Review: The illuminating TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulbs
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The illuminating TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulbs

ve been feeling somewhat in the dark with developments in the growth of the 'smart home', so it was a great opportunity to find out how things work.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 27th May 2019
AI driving 'unprecedented' M&A growth
Edge Computing

AI driving 'unprecedented' M&A growth

AI-driven innovations are fuelling unprecedented growth in mergers and acquisitions, with the market poised to hit USD $190 billion by 2025.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Consumers 'creeped out' by IoT devices as distrust reigns supreme
Internet of Things

Consumers 'creeped out' by IoT devices as distrust reigns supreme

A new Internet Society study reveals 63% of global consumers find IoT devices, like smart TVs and security cameras, 'creepy' due to privacy concerns.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019
Security alert: More than 2 million IoT devices are now junk
Smart Home

Security alert: More than 2 million IoT devices are now junk

Over two million IoT devices, including security cameras and baby monitors, have critical security flaws, warns researcher Paul Marrapese.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019
Beyond lock and key: Securing the smarthome
Internet of Things

Beyond lock and key: Securing the smarthome

As households embrace smart technology, security concerns mount. From smart locks to automated coffee makers, here's how to safeguard your connected home.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
Hands-on Review: Stick Up Cam Battery
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Stick Up Cam Battery

This is a battery-powered indoor/outdoor HD camera with two-way talk, night vision, and versatile mounting options.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2019
Amazon puts a 'Ring' on smart home surveillance
Surveillance

Amazon puts a 'Ring' on smart home surveillance

Amazon has acquired Ring, a prominent smart home security company, aiming to make security devices more accessible and fight crime in neighbourhoods globally.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
Princeton study wants to know if you have a smart home - or a spy home
Internet of Things

Princeton study wants to know if you have a smart home - or a spy home

Princeton University researchers are examining if your smart home devices are safe or spying on you, offering a tool to measure privacy and security risks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2019
One-third of connected homes in Australia at risk of cyber attack
Smart Home

One-third of connected homes in Australia at risk of cyber attack

Avast's 2019 report reveals that 33.4% of Australian smart homes have at least one vulnerable device, risking cyber attack. Global figures stand at 40.8%.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019

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