Smart glasses allow anyone to track and record the world around them. That could put your data and the privacy of those nearby at risk.
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AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, privacy
Smashing Security podcast #466: Meta sees everything, Copy Fail, and a deepfake gets hired
Meta’s smart glasses promise privacy “designed for you” – but everything they record was being beamed off to workers in Nairobi to label by hand. When those workers blew the whistle, Meta sacked all 1,108 of them. Meanwhile, the IT press is in a frenzy over a new Linux bug called “Copy Fail” – complete…
AI, Global Security News
LastPass Mobile Smart Scanner improves password security
LastPass has launched Mobile Smart Scanner, a solution that converts photographs of typed or handwritten credentials into structured, ready-to-use password entries that can be reviewed, saved, and autofilled directly from the vault. Available in early access for Free, Premium, and Family plan customers, the feature extracts the site URL, username, and password from a single…
AI, Apps, Global Security News
Dreame Launches More Than 20 Smart Home Products at DREAME NEXT Living Next Showcase, Highlighting Bionic Robotic Arm Platform Expansion
Dreame Technology, a global high-end technology company, today launched more than 20 smart home products and dozens of industry-first technologies at the Living Next segment of DREAME NEXT in San Francisco. The centerpiece of the showcase is the expansion of Dreame’s bionic robotic arm technology into air conditioners, range hoods, steam ovens, and dishwashers, demonstrating how a core capability continuously evolves and compounds across product categories. Dreame first introduced bionic robotic arm technology in 2023. The technology has since been continuously refined…
Funding, Global Security News
ReadySteadyPlug receives $1.51 million ARENA funding to accelerate national rollout of affordable EV chargers in apartments
– ARENA funding to accelerate the national rollout of smart strata-based EV charging infrastructure – ReadySteadyPlug’s smart Level 1 solution avoids costly switchboard or infrastructure upgrades with limited upfront contribution from the Owners Corporation – Funding comes amid surging EV demand driven by global fuel crisis
AI, Global Security News
Backdoored Smart Slider 3 Pro Update Distributed via Compromised Nextend Servers
Unknown threat actors have hijacked the update system for the Smart Slider 3 Pro plugin for WordPress and Joomla to push a poisoned version containing a backdoor. The incident impacts Smart Slider 3 Pro version 3.5.1.35 for WordPress, per WordPress security company Patchstack. Smart Slider 3 is a popular WordPress slider plugin with more than 800,000 active installations across…
Global Security News
Smart Slider updates hijacked to push malicious WordPress, Joomla versions
Hackers hijacked the update system for the Smart Slider 3 Pro plugin for WordPress and Joomla, and pushed a malicious version with multiple backdoors. […]
Global Security News
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.
Exploits, Global Security News
Maryland Man Charged Over $53m Uranium Finance Crypto Hack
Maryland man accused of $53m Uranium Finance hack, exploited smart contract flaws, laundered funds
Exploits, Global Security News
File read flaw in Smart Slider plugin impacts 500K WordPress sites
A vulnerability in the Smart Slider 3 WordPress plugin, active on more than 800,000 websites, can be exploited to allow subscriber-level users access to arbitrary files on the server. […]
Global Security News
EtherRAT Techniques Bypass Security Via Ethereum Smart Contracts
EtherRAT hides C2 in Ethereum smart contracts via EtherHiding, steals wallets and credentials
Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Are VPNs Still a Smart Choice For Everyday Internet Users?
In this post, I will answer the question – are VPNs still a smart choice for everyday Internet users? A VPN still has a place in everyday online life, but it is no longer the all-purpose fix many adverts make it out to be. For years, VPN services have been sold as the answer to…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Venture
Packing Smart for Adventure Travel: Food, Gear, and Style for the Road
In this post, I will talk about packing smart for adventure travel. Traveling to outdoor destinations often requires more preparation than typical city trips. Whether heading to a mountain resort, exploring rural landscapes, or attending seasonal events in small towns, travelers quickly learn that the right combination of food, gear, and clothing can make the…
Global Security News
Face value: What it takes to fool facial recognition
ESET’s Jake Moore used smart glasses, deepfakes and face swaps to ‘hack’ widely-used facial recognition systems – and he’ll demo it all at RSAC 2026
Global Security News, Network Security
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.
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…
AI, Global Security News
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.
Global Security News
Smart Communications Achieves CSA STAR Level 2 Certification, Deepening Its Commitment to Digital Trust and Secure Cloud Innovation in Singapore
With AWS Singapore infrastructure, Smart Communications enables secure, cloud-first digital customer interactions and enterprise-grade resilience
Global Security News
Can regulation keep pace with the threat environment?
GUEST OPINION: From 4 March 2026, smart devices supplied in Australia must comply with mandatory security standards. This means manufacturers can no longer ship products with universal default credentials, they must also provide clear vulnerability disclosure pathways and are required to state how long security updates will be provided. None of these measures are radical…
AI, Apps, Endpoint, Global Security News, malware, Network Security
Aeternum botnet hides commands in Polygon smart contracts
Aeternum botnet uses Polygon blockchain smart contracts for C&C, making its infrastructure harder to detect and disrupt. Qrator Labs researchers uncovered Aeternum, a botnet that runs its command-and-control infrastructure through smart contracts on the Polygon blockchain. By decentralizing its C2, the malware avoids traditional server-based takedowns and becomes far harder to disrupt or shut down,…
Global Security News
Android app uses Bluetooth signals to detect nearby smart glasses
Smart glasses with built-in cameras are showing up in more public spaces, and a growing number of people want a way to know when one is nearby. An Android app called Nearby Glasses, developed by Yves Jeanrenaud, attempts to fill that gap by scanning Bluetooth Low Energy traffic for manufacturer identifiers associated with known smart…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Network Security
Tradewinds Networks Announces Infrastructure Platform
Tradewinds Network has announced the launch of its smart city-integrated infrastructure platform. The integrated Owner-hosted Community Network (OHCN) architecture with AI-driven cybersecurity aims to secure core-to-edge infrastructure for municipalities and enterprises. Platform supports digitalinfrastructure operations The platform now supports multi-tenant facilities, municipalities, aviation hubs, manufacturing environments, utilities, and defense-adjacent operations seeking resilient, community-aligned digital infrastructure.…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News
5 Smart Software Choices Every Business Should Make
This post will show you 5 smart software choices every business should make… In today’s digital landscape, choosing the right software is crucial for business efficiency and success. The right software not only supports current operations but also paves the way for future scalability and innovation. By carefully selecting tools that align with strategic goals,…
AI, Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management
With attention shifting to AI smart glasses, VR faces another reality check
As tech vendors shift their attention to AI-enabled smart glasses, the momentum behind virtual reality (VR) headsets appears to slowing once again. It’s not the first time the technology has seen expectations outstrip real-world demand. An initial wave of interest in the early 1990s generated predictions of mainstream adoption, before fading as the decade progressed. …
AI, Apps, Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management
CredShields Leads OWASP Smart Contract Top 10 2026 as Governance and Access Failures Drive Onchain Risk
CredShields announces that the OWASP Smart Contract Security Project has officially released the OWASP Smart Contract Top 10 2026, a risk prioritization framework derived from structured analysis of 2025 smart contract incidents representing hundreds of millions in contract related losses. CredShields, supported by its exploit intelligence platforms including SolidityScan and Web3HackHub, led the structured incident…
AI, Exploits, Global Security News
Open-source benchmark EVMbench tests how well AI agents handle smart contract exploits
Smart contract exploits continue to drain funds from blockchain projects, even as auditing tools and bug bounty programs grow. The problem is tied to how Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) contracts work: code is deployed permanently, runs autonomously, and often controls large pools of assets. That environment has created demand for better ways to measure whether…
AI, Apps, Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management
News alert: CredShields research informs OWASP’s 2026 ‘Smart Contract Security Priorities Project’
SINGAPORE, Feb. 17th, 2026, CyberNewswire — The OWASP Smart Contract Security Project has released the OWASP Smart Contract Top 10 2026, a risk prioritization framework developed from structured analysis of real world exploit data observed across blockchain ecosystems in 2025. Crypto protocols continued to experience significant smart contract failures in 2025, with exploit patterns increasingly pointing…
AI, Global Security News
After Years of Waiting Jellyfin Finally Lands on Samsung Tizen TVs
Samsung Smart TV owners can now use Jellyfin natively, as the open-source media server is now available on the Tizen platform. The post After Years of Waiting Jellyfin Finally Lands on Samsung Tizen TVs appeared first on Linux Today.
AI, china, Global Security News, privacy
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.…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management
The democratization of AI data poisoning and how to protect your organization
Smart organizations have spent the last three years protecting their AI tools from skilled prompt injection-style attacks. The assumption has been that poisoning the foundational model, the real brains behind AI systems, requires technical expertise, privileged access, or a coordinated threat group. That assumption no longer holds, and it marks a significant shift in how…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Tips & Hacks
Smart Digital Moves for a Borderless Financial Life
In this post, I will talk about the smart digital moves for a borderless financial life. As the world becomes more globalized in terms of work, business, and investing, more people are dealing with money on an international level. Remote workers, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads are using online tools to manage their contracts, invoices, and…
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, privacy
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…
AI, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
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…