security

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  Home security device 'listens' for burglars

  Cocoon uses sub-sonic sound detection and machine learning.
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  The good news on IoT security

  People are working on much-needed initiatives – here are the most promising.
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  Atlassian cofounder invests in Sydney IoT security startup

  Cog Systems scores $3.5m to build secure devices.
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  The stranger danger from connected toys

  Consumer body demonstrates how easily they can be hacked.
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  Why IoT security 'needs regulation'

  Most businesses and consumers want government intervention, Gemalto says.
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  Bluetooth bug a threat to 5 billion devices

  Which devices are open to the 'BlueBorne' vulnerability.
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  Privacy flaws of smart home devices revealed

  Meta data and traffic patterns enough capture very private details, researchers say.
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  Security ‘tick mark’ coming for IoT devices?

  Local industry responds to US IoT security legislation.
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  'DeOS' attacks to be worse than DDoS, report says

  IoT botnets to lead to a new type of threat: Destruction of Service.
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  Australian consumers 'not ready for IoT' say security companies

  Kaspersky and Symantec sound warnings.
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  Most targeted IoT devices and sectors revealed

  Study shows why IoT-driven DDoS attacks are now a major threat.
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  New BrickerBot malware disables IoT devices

  'Permanent Denial-of-Service' attacks are a growing threat, according to security company.
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  Mirai honeypot breached in 59 seconds

  McAfee Labs proves IoT botnets are an ongoing threat.
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  Honeywell app can replace building access cards

  Vector can also help manage a building's ambient temperature.
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  IoTAA releases IoT security guidelines

  The first of many documents designed for Australian industry.
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  Why IoT needs two-factor authentication

  2FA is becoming a necessity on many IoT devices, says industry executive.
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  Hitachi to inject $1.25bn into Australian initiatives

  Aims to become an innovation partner in the IoT era.
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  Z-Wave Alliance bolsters device security requirements

  New products must conform to new security standards from next year.
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  Telstra launches smart home product range

  Marks the first foray by an Australian telco into smart home technology.
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  The pitfalls of biometric security

  It's not the security silver bullet it's made out to be, says cybersecurity researcher.