A 20-year-old California man was sentenced to 78 months in prison for serving as a home invader and money launderer in a criminal ring that stole over $250 million in cryptocurrency. […]
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Berkshire Has a Website From the ’90s and Buffett Fans Say Don’t Mess With It
The conglomerate’s home page looks like it hasn’t been updated in decades. If the new CEO tries to change it, he might have a problem.
AI, Data Breaches, Global Security News
ADT confirms data breach after ShinyHunters leak threat
Home security giant ADT has confirmed a data breach after the ShinyHunters extortion group threatened to leak stolen data unless a ransom is paid. […]
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Celonis and ProcessLab launch home mortgages manager to speed up loan approvals process
Financial institutions will be able to approve home loan mortgages faster with Celonis and ProcessLab announcing the launch of its Home Mortgages Manager.
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Electric vehicles the key to more efficient home energy use
A new Australian study has found that electric vehicles (EVs) equipped with vehicle to home (V2H) technology can significantly reduce household electricity costs and lessen the need for large, costly home battery systems.
AI, Global Security News
Sam Altman Attack Suspect Had ‘Anti-AI’ Document with CEO Names, Authorities Say
A Texas man is accused of throwing an incendiary device at Altman’s home and targeting OpenAI’s San Francisco headquarters.
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The fully free Linux OS Trisquel gets a major update with version 12.0 Ecne
Trisquel GNU/Linux, a free operating system aimed at home users, small enterprises, and educational centers, released version 12.0. The release, codenamed Ecne, is declared production-ready and builds on the previous version, Aramo, with changes to packaging, the kernel, security, and available software. APT 3.0 and repository format changes Ecne ships with APT 3.0, which brings…
AI, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, malware, Network Security, Risk Management, Russia
Forest Blizzard leverages router compromises to launch AiTM attacks, target Outlook sessions
Russian threat actor Forest Blizzard has been exploiting unsecured home and small-office internet equipment, such as routers, to redirect traffic through attacker-controlled DNS servers. The group has leveraged this DNS hijacking activity to support post-compromise adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks on Transport Layer Security (TLS) connections, targeting Microsoft Outlook on the web domains, according to a Microsoft…
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Forest Blizzard leverages router compromises to launch AiTM attacks, target Outlook sessions
Russian threat actor Forest Blizzard has been exploiting unsecured home and small-office internet equipment, such as routers, to redirect traffic through attacker-controlled DNS servers. The group has leveraged this DNS hijacking activity to support post-compromise adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks on Transport Layer Security (TLS) connections, targeting Microsoft Outlook on the web domains, according to a Microsoft…
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Homey Expands with Reolink Integration Across Cameras, Doorbells and NVRs
Athom, the company behind the Homey smart home platform, today announced an official integration with Reolink. With the new Reolink app in the Homey App Store, users can connect their Reolink cameras, doorbells, and NVR systems to Homey.
Global Security News, Network Security
Residential proxies make a mockery of IP-based defenses
Attack traffic moved through ordinary home and mobile connections in ways that limited the usefulness of IP reputation on its own. GreyNoise observed 4 billion malicious sessions during a 90-day period and described activity that appeared indistinguishable from normal user traffic at the network level. Residential proxies routed traffic through consumer broadband, mobile data, and…
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Field workers don’t need more access, they need better security
In this Help Net Security interview, Chris Thompson, CISO at West Shore Home, discusses least privilege and credential hygiene for a field-based workforce. He covers access management, authentication practices, and data risk processes that support employees in the field. Thompson also outlines security awareness efforts and how field teams are integrated into an organization’s security…
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Authorities dismantle SocksEscort proxy network behind millions in fraud
SocksEscort, a residential proxy network used to exploit thousands of compromised home routers worldwide and facilitate large-scale fraud that cost victims millions of dollars, has been disrupted in an international law enforcement operation led by the U.S. Department of Justice. The domain seizure notice Law enforcement agencies seized 34 domains and 23 servers located in…
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Maintaining Security and Protecting Smart Home Devices from Hackers
Learn how to protect smart home devices from hackers. Strong passwords, updates and secure networks help keep cameras, sensors and data safe.
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What Entertainment Might Look Like in 20 Years
Among them: Hollywood-quality movies you can make at home for very little money.
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The Role of Backup Power in Modern Home Technology Setups
In this post, I will talk about the role of backup power in modern home technology setups. Modern homes rely on a growing number of connected devices and electronic systems. From smart thermostats and security cameras to home entertainment systems and remote work equipment, technology has become deeply integrated into everyday living. As households continue…
Global Security News, Network Security
Product Showcase: Fing Desktop puts network visibility on your screen
Phones, laptops, smart TVs, cameras, and smart home equipment all use the same network. Knowing what’s connected helps users manage performance and security. Fing Desktop provides tools that identify devices, test connectivity, and analyze network activity. Creating an account is required to use the platform. Account creation The free plan gives access to core discovery…
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Smart Home Adoption Rises in Australia With 25 Connected Devices Per Household
GUEST OPINION: Smart home technology is becoming a routine part of daily life in Australia, as households add more internet-enabled products to support entertainment, security, and everyday tasks.
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The Hidden Cyber Risks of Remote Work Infrastructure
Hidden cyber risks in remote work include insecure home Wi-Fi, phishing attacks, and data exposure, leaving businesses and employees vulnerable to breaches.
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Samsung brings Digital Home Key to Samsung Wallet, extending secure access to the home
Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of Digital Home Key, a new feature within Samsung Wallet built on Aliro, a standardized smart lock access protocol that enables Samsung Galaxy users to unlock compatible smart door locks using their smartphone. This feature expands Samsung Wallet’s digital key capabilities beyond vehicles to the home, offering a secure…
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Apple privacy labels often don’t match what Chinese smart home apps do
Smart home devices in many homes collect audio, video, and location data. The apps that control those devices often focus on the account owner, even when the technology also captures guests, neighbors, and other people who never agreed to be monitored. New research examined whether Chinese smart home apps provide privacy protections for these bystanders.…
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Weave’s $8K Laundry Robot Still Needs Human Help
If you were hoping for a home robot that could finally handle laundry for you, Weave Robotics has an answer — sort of. The company’s new Isaac 0 folding robot is now shipping in the Bay Area, but it can’t do the job alone. The roughly $8K device folds common garments in 30 to 90…
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Meet Anthropic’s AI Morality Teacher
Plus, home security cameras enter their dragnet era and a Stanford student’s matchmaking algorithm takes over campus.
Global Security News, Network Security
D-Link Australia appoints Dicker Data as new distributor
Networking, wireless, video surveillance, storage and home automation solutions provider D-Link Australia has appointed Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) as a new distributor, significantly expanding reach into the physical security and systems integration channel through Dicker Data’s DAS distribution business, alongside Dicker Data’s wider IT channels.
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Trojanized 7-Zip downloads turn home computers into proxy nodes
A trojanized version of the popular 7-Zip software is quietly turning home computers into residential proxy nodes, Malwarebytes warns. Spurred by a Reddit post in which a user complained about getting infected with malware after downloading 7-Zip from 7zip[.]com instead of the legitimate 7-zip.org, Malwarebytes researchers looked into the matter and found that the malicious…
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Sanctioned Bulletproof Host Linked to Hijacking of Old Home Routers
Compromised home routers in 30+ countries had DNS traffic redirected, sending users to malicious sites while normal browsing appeared unaffected.
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Poisoned Calendar invites, ChatGPT, and Bromide
A poisoned Google Calendar invite that can hijack your smart home, a man is hospitalised after ChatGPT told him to season his food with… pesticide, and some thoughts on Superman’s latest cinematic outing. All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley, joined this…
AI, Global Security News, Network Security, Networking, News, Risk Management, smart home
Insteon’s Surprise Failure Highlights the Problems with Smart Home Tech
This week, Insteon joined a growing number of failed Smart Home companies that died ignoble deaths. In this latest case there was little or no warning, they just shut down and the apps stopped working. Smart home products were pioneered by X-10 back in the 1970s and the company is apparently still around. These companies…
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Insteon’s Surprise Failure Highlights the Problems with Smart Home Tech
This week, Insteon joined a growing number of failed Smart Home companies that died ignoble deaths. In this latest case there was little or no warning, they just shut down and the apps stopped working. Smart home products were pioneered by X-10 back in the 1970s and the company is apparently still around. These companies…