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Security for the 'Internet of Things' (Video)

Posted by Roblimo on from the my-kitchen-sink-has-been-hacked-and-is-spewing-hot-water-all-over-the-place dept.

What happens when your oven is on the Internet? A malicious hacker might be able to set it to broil while you're on vacation, and get it so hot that it could start a fire. Or a prankster might set your alarm to wake you up at 3 a.m. - and what if someone gets access to the wireless security camera over your front door and uses it to gain access to the rest of your home network, and from there to your bank account? Not good. With the 'Internet of Things' you will have many devices to secure, not just a couple of computers and handheld devices. Timothy Lord met Mark Stanislav of Duo Security at BSides Austin 2014, which is where this interview took place.(Here's an alternate link to the video.)

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  1. iOS vs Android in the car by noh8rz10 · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I thought a lot about this when there were dueling announcements with iOS and Android in the car. The two approaches are completely different. The android approach is to be a central hub that all components can plug into, as well as you can download apps. iOS is the exact opposite, a gated system that only has access to the screen and input buttons. Android wants to be the car's brain, and iOS wants to be the car's entertainment console.

    The concern, what happens when a hacker exploits one of android's (many) security weaknesses? they have the keys to the kingdom. Can they kill the engine while you're on the freeway? in contrast, what if a hacker pwns your iOS? maybe they change the apple maps to drive you into a lake?

    The stakes just seem a lot higher when you start letting others into your car's electronics system. These also apply to other things, like the oven in the summary.