New Report: Digital Harassment, Treating Online Abuse Like Spam
In 2021, PEN America published a report, No Excuse for Abuse, mapping out the ways social media companies could better protect and support users...
Category: Security
Blog Posts
Why We’re Introducing Model Legislation to Prevent Zombie IoT Devices
Do you know if your Alexa device is still supported by Amazon? If you’re still rocking the original “Pringles can” style smart speaker the...
Should Humane’s Asset Sale Orphan an IoT Device?
This week buyers of a $699 connected AI pin will see their investment turn into so much e-waste, a little over a year after it was first available...
Hey Siri, Are You a Zombie?
In December 2023 the U.S. government disrupted a botnet operated by People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored hackers. The hackers had...
Charging for Essential Software Security Features Undermines Digital Safety
Charging users more money for essential security is a pernicious practice by vendors selling software to small and medium businesses. Unfortunately,...
New Report: 2024 Consumer Cyber Readiness
Today, Consumer Reports, Aspen Digital, and Global Cyber Alliance released the third annual Consumer Cyber Readiness report. The report highlights...
Who Ya’ Gonna Call? Why IoT Companies Should Embrace Vulnerability Disclosure Programs
Several manufacturers of common consumer connected devices, including those making locks and faucets, are not taking an essential step to ensure that...
How Secure is your Security Camera? Unveiling the Risks of RTP Video Streams
Many connected cameras, video doorbells or surveillance systems have been found to contain security flaws.The implications of these flaws vary from...
Introducing Security Planner 3.0
We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of Security Planner 3.0, a complete redesign and rebuild of Security Planner. Security Planner...
New CR Investigation Finds Troubling Security Vulnerabilities with Video Doorbells
Today Consumer Reports (CR) published a story about a collection of connected video doorbell products that contain significant security...