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  1. J

    Smart window automation system that saves energy savings and increases security

    Hello everyone, I recently built a smart window automation device that saves energy by using outside air to heat and cool your home. The device also includes a full security system, and naturally filters indoor air. You can check it out on my website! The system works with Nest and...
  2. sfx2000

    Home Routers Under Attack via Malvertising on Windows, Android

    (another reason to check up on firmware... this one is another iteration of a DNS changer exploit) https://www.proofpoint.com/us/threat-insight/post/home-routers-under-attack-malvertising-windows-android-devices Proofpoint researchers have reported frequently this year on the decline in...
  3. Julio Urquidi

    Ooma Telo Firmware Upgrade Adds Internet Security From Zscaler

    The firmware upgrade will add internet security features provided by Zscaler’s DNS-based security platform to Ooma Telo appliances. For a monthly fee, Ooma customers can protect their home networks, including Macs, PCs, iOS, Android and mobile devices from external threats. According to Ooma...
  4. thiggins

    How Luma Surround WiFi Protects Your Network

    Your WiFi system should do more than just provide better WiFi. Read on SmallNetBuilder
  5. sfx2000

    [Security] - Consumer AP's and DirtyCOW

    Expect a round of firmware updates to sort the Copy on Write Bug... devices with WebGUI's and dnsmasq do have some concern here. The patch to the kernel is simple enough, but QA testing might take some time - I'd advise contacting the OEM for details for factory firmware. Third-Party FW might...
  6. sfx2000

    Akamai SshDown Document (pdf link) - ssh, security, and the Internet of Things

    Interesting write up and analysis, including some steps to mitigate risk on OpenSSH (and perhaps Dropbear as well) https://www.akamai.com/uk/en/multimedia/documents/state-of-the-internet/sshowdown-exploitation-of-iot-devices-for-launching-mass-scale-attack-campaigns.pdf
  7. Julio Urquidi

    D-Link Discontinues Komfy Switch/Camera And Cloud Service

    D-Link sent an email notification to its customers announcing the discontinuation of it Komfy Switch/Camera and cloud service in order to make way for new products in mydlink Camera product line. In November of 2015, D-Link introduced the Komfy (DKZ-201S), a $300 smart switch that has a...
  8. sfx2000

    Interesting writeup on the Krebs DDoS

    Hack-a-Day (great web site, btw, for hardware and software stuff) has an excellent writeup and perspective on the Krebs DDOS that went down a week or so ago... Many of the "bots" were IOT based items, including, but not limited just to routers, IP cameras and the like...
  9. Julio Urquidi

    Amped Wireless Announces Pre-Order for Apollo Wi-Fi Cameras

    Available in two styles, the Apollo and Apollo Pro Wi-Fi cameras include 10x digital zoom, high 3.5 dBi antenna, and night vision LEDs. Remote management and monitoring for the cameras are available via Amped Wireless’ IOS and Android compatible Apollo app. Between the two models...
  10. thiggins

    CUJO Smart Internet Security Firewall Reviewed

    The CUJO Smart Internet Security Firewall tries to bring enterprise security to your home's network. Read on SmallNetBuilder
  11. Julio Urquidi

    QNAP Partners With Golden Frog; Adding VyprVPN To NAS Products

    QNAP announced it’s partnering with Golden Frog, a Swedish-based privacy and security solutions company, whose VyprVPN VPN service is now available to QNAP NAS users. Accessible through QNAP’s QTS App Center, VyprVPN for QNAP offers secure services through PPTP, OpenVPN-256 or OpenVPN-160...
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  12. Julio Urquidi

    D-Link Announces N300 Outdoor PoE AP

    D-Link introduced its latest outdoor POE access point, the DAP-3320. Designed for business applications ranging from SMB to enterprise, the new AP can be centrally managed, along with other APs, using D-Link’s Central WiFi Manager. The DAP-3320 is a 2.4 GHz 802.11n device using a 2 dBi antenna...
  13. thiggins

    Untangle Announces Wi-Fi Router Distro

    Security software and appliance company Untangle announced the release of a new operating system for consumer Wi-Fi routers today at DEF CON 24. Untangle NG Firewall is aimed at SOHO and small-to-medium businesses that desire "enterprise-grade perimeter security" and Unified Threat Management...
  14. D

    [ArsTechnica] New attack steals SSNs, e-mail addresses, and more from HTTPS pages

    The HTTPS cryptographic scheme protecting millions of websites is vulnerable to a newly revived attack that exposes encrypted e-mail addresses, social security numbers, and other sensitive data even when attackers don't have the ability to monitor a targeted end user's Internet connection...
  15. Julio Urquidi

    D-Link Introduces Two Network Cameras; One Outdoor, One Covert

    Targeting businesses who want better surveillance, D-Link announced two new HD IP cameras that share similar feature sets, but serve different environments. Both cameras, the DCS-6212L - a full HD outdoor PoE mini dome model, and DCS-1201 – an HD covert model, include PoE support, have a...
  16. Julio Urquidi

    Trendnet Intros New Home and SMB NVRs

    In July, TRENDnet will introduce four new NVRs, one for the consumer market and three others for SMB. TRENDnet ’s 8-channel 1080p HD PoE+ NVR is an all-in-one display, storage and camera management solution for home use. Able to power and manage up to eight TRENDnet or ONVIF compatible...
  17. George Lasater

    Advanced IPSEC VPN Support

    The options right now for VPN are PPTP or OpenVPN: There seems to be issues with OpenVPN working on all clients and currently Cannot use that. Basic PPTP VPN is not Ideal and easily hacked. NOT being able to use advance IPSEC VPN Built in on Android sucks. We are forced to use the basic if...
  18. sfx2000

    Ransomware on SmartTV's now - TrendMicro Report

    Another infection vector - Android based SmartTV's... http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/flocker-ransomware-crosses-smart-tv/ This one can be tough to fix as many sets do not expose the ADB connection due to DRM risks...
  19. sfx2000

    [Security] - millions of wireless mice at risk (non-Bluetooth)

    Saw this across my news feed this morning... poorly designed encryption on those non-BT wireless mice and dongles. (Bluetooth is fine with regards to this) http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83528.html?rss=1
  20. B

    WPS Push Button Security

    After reading all over about how WPS with a PIN is insecure I went into the firmware for my Costco r6900 (same as r7000) and disabled using WPS with a PIN. However that still leaves the ability to use WPS with a Push Button. So my two questions are: Is that still secure? (I've read both yes...
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