IoT

State of Internet of Things

The IoT, or Internet of Things, is burgeoning. The aim is that once it’s all set up, the machines communicate with one another. An IoT in your home, in your city, or at your workplace can be extremely useful as it can automate a lot of tasks and processes. It’s perhaps unfair to lump all →

Ransomware Is Coming to Medical Devices

Motherboard writes about a new worring secury issue in article Ransomware Is Coming to Medical Devices. It teells that according to a report released recently week by Forrester Research the number one cybersecurity prediction for 2016: “We’ll see ransomware for a medical device or wearable.” Ransomware today is big business. Ransomware takes control of a →

Risto Linturi digital future

Around two weeks ago when I visited AudioVisual Helsinki 2015 fair (on which I wrote AudioVisual Helsinki 2015 report) I also happened to walk trough FinnSec 2015 Fair (18-20.11.2015) that was held at the same location. Besides traditional security (like locks, alarms, security people, fire protection etc.) there was also discussion the IoT security. On Thursday, →

Christmas lights hacking ideas

It is time to set up Christmas lights if you have not already done that. You can set up traditional lights or go to high tech direction with Internet of Things twist (leading finally to Internet of Christmas Lights). If you are interested on the high-tech approach is a good idea to read the tips →