I don't post a lot of News items, but this one really caught my eye.  It really does give us a lot to think about with the huge number of smart devices profilerating throughout our homes and lives.

 

'Smart homes' are vulnerable, say hackers

By Heather Kelly, CNNupdated 2:14 PM EDT, Fri August 2, 2013 (CNN) -- Hacking into a $6,000 Japanese "smart" toilet and taking control of the bidet is a neat trick or a mean prank, but it's not the type of security issue most people will ever have to worry about.
But what about a hackable front-door lock, motion detector or security camera?
The bluetooth-controlled Satis smart toilet was just one of the many connected devices that security researchers hacked at the Black Hat and Def Con computer security conferences in Las Vegas this week. They also opened front door locks, hijacked power outlets, took over the hubs that coordinate all the home-automation devices, and did some very creepy things with a toy bunny.
 
I don't post a lot of News items, but this one really caught my eye.  It really does give us a lot to think about with the huge number of smart devices profilerating throughout our homes and lives.
 
 
 
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