security

Zyxel’s Aurora Cloud Access Camera (CAM3115) uses a Sony Starlight sensor and a wide-angle F2.0 aperture lens to give customers remote low-light visual access in high resolution video through its smartphone app. The combination of app and camera can also work with recording schedules, defining...

The two new 1080p D-Link models, Vigilance 360 Degree Full HD PoE Network Camera (DCS-4622) and Vigilance Full HD Outdoor PoE Mini Bullet Camera (DCS-4703E), use 3 megapixel sensors and built-in IR LED illuminators to give businesses the surveillance needed to protect assets. Small, ruggedized...

Fun read - this exploit was patched in iOS 10.3.1... https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2017/04/over-air-exploiting-broadcoms-wi-fi_4.html

Hello, I found security problem in version 380.65_2. All defined users are able logon to "AiCloud Web access" site using appropriate username and password and have access to all resources located on HDD irrespective of assigned rights to particular folders. I remember that in any previous...

So I just read an article about " The good. bad and the ugly of software-defined networking security" and I have 2 questions . #1 Why do companies use SDN if the controller itself isn't as secure? The on-demand approach is vulnerable to failure while the predefined route model. anyone can take...

D-Link's latest Wi-Fi camera was previously announced during CES. The Omna 180 Cam HD is now available from Apple.com, or in Apple stores later this month. Retailing for $199.99, the Omna 180 is compatible with Apple's HomeKit smart home platform, providing surveillance and security services...

Interesting read from HelpNetSecurity https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2017/01/26/trust-android-vpn-client/ A group of researchers has analyzed 283 Android apps from Google Play that use the Android VPN permission in search of possible malware presence, third-party library embedding, and...

Worthwhile read... https://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/iot_green_paper_01122017.pdf The Internet of Things (IoT) – in which connected devices are proliferating at an unprecedented rate – is a technological development that is transforming the way we live and do business. IoT...

The first Arris product to get McAfee Secure Home Platform embedded is the SURFboard SBG7580-AC gateway. The Intel-owned McAfee security platform will protect home network products, including computers, mobile hardware, and IoT devices from viruses and malware. Features of the McAfee Security...

Ooma introduced a Home Monitoring smart home security platform at CES 2017. Read on SmallNetBuilder

I found out that SSH setting was changed by something or someone else. It was changed from LAN only to LAN+WAN and SSH port was changed to 2222 instead of 22. At first, I thought I might have done it when surfing around router's WebUI, so I changed the setting back to LAN and port 22...

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...

(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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...