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Tag: IoT Devices

  • Slashdot: MCP: the New ‘USB-C For AI’ That’s Bringing Fierce Rivals Together

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    Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/04/01/208221/mcp-the-new-usb-c-for-ai-thats-bringing-fierce-rivals-together?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: MCP: the New ‘USB-C For AI’ That’s Bringing Fierce Rivals Together Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The introduction of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), developed by Anthropic, signifies a significant advancement in the AI assistant sector by allowing different AI models to seamlessly connect to external…

  • Slashdot: Consumer Groups Push New Law Fighting ‘Zombie’ IoT Devices

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/03/17/0126204/consumer-groups-push-new-law-fighting-zombie-iot-devices?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Consumer Groups Push New Law Fighting ‘Zombie’ IoT Devices Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The proposed Connected Consumer Product End of Life Disclosure Act aims to address security concerns related to “zombie” IoT devices that no longer receive manufacturer support. This legislation emphasizes the need for…

  • Hacker News: Backdoor detected in ESP32 Espressif IoT chip

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    Source URL: https://www.tarlogic.com/news/backdoor-esp32-chip-infect-ot-devices/ Source: Hacker News Title: Backdoor detected in ESP32 Espressif IoT chip Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text details significant new findings by Tarlogic Security regarding a backdoor in the widely used ESP32 microchip, affecting millions of IoT devices. This vulnerability poses serious risks for security and privacy…

  • Slashdot: Undocumented ‘Backdoor’ Found In Chinese Bluetooth Chip Used By a Billion Devices

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    Source URL: https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/25/03/08/2027216/undocumented-backdoor-found-in-chinese-bluetooth-chip-used-by-a-billion-devices?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Undocumented ‘Backdoor’ Found In Chinese Bluetooth Chip Used By a Billion Devices Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The discovery of an undocumented backdoor in the widely used ESP32 microchip by researchers from Tarlogic Security highlights significant security vulnerabilities in IoT devices. This backdoor could facilitate various…

  • Hacker News: Undocumented backdoor found in Bluetooth chip used by a billion devices

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    Source URL: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/undocumented-backdoor-found-in-bluetooth-chip-used-by-a-billion-devices/ Source: Hacker News Title: Undocumented backdoor found in Bluetooth chip used by a billion devices Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The discovery of an undocumented backdoor in the widely used ESP32 microchip presents significant security risks, especially in IoT devices. This backdoor allows for device spoofing, unauthorized access,…

  • Slashdot: US Congressional Panel Urges Americans To Ditch China-made Routers

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    Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/03/06/1513201/us-congressional-panel-urges-americans-to-ditch-china-made-routers?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: US Congressional Panel Urges Americans To Ditch China-made Routers Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: A U.S. congressional committee has issued a recommendation for Americans to discard Chinese-made wireless routers, particularly those by TP-Link, citing significant security risks that could jeopardize U.S. critical infrastructure. This recommendation follows…

  • Hacker News: Removing Jeff Bezos from My Bed

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    Source URL: https://trufflesecurity.com/blog/removing-jeff-bezos-from-my-bed Source: Hacker News Title: Removing Jeff Bezos from My Bed Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a personal experience with an IoT device, specifically a smart bed, highlighting significant security concerns related to data privacy, remote access vulnerabilities, and the implications of leaving sensitive devices connected…

  • Microsoft Security Blog: Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms​​

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    Source URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/02/19/microsoft-is-named-a-leader-in-the-2025-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-cyber-physical-systems-protection-platforms/ Source: Microsoft Security Blog Title: Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms​​ Feedly Summary: We are excited to announce that Gartner has named  Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered…

  • Slashdot: Nearly 10 Years After Data and Goliath, Bruce Schneier Says: Privacy’s Still Screwed

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/02/17/1557220/nearly-10-years-after-data-and-goliath-bruce-schneier-says-privacys-still-screwed?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Nearly 10 Years After Data and Goliath, Bruce Schneier Says: Privacy’s Still Screwed Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Bruce Schneier highlights the intensified state of surveillance over the past decade, emphasizing that despite some regulatory measures, the core issue of surveillance capitalism remains unaddressed. He warns…

  • The Register: Nearly 10 years after Data and Goliath, Bruce Schneier says: Privacy’s still screwed

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/15/interview_bruce_schneier/ Source: The Register Title: Nearly 10 years after Data and Goliath, Bruce Schneier says: Privacy’s still screwed Feedly Summary: ‘In 50 years, I think we’ll view these business practices like we view sweatshops today’ Interview It has been nearly a decade since famed cryptographer and privacy expert Bruce Schneier released the book…