A longtime Buzzblog reader, who prefers to remain anonymous, sent me this in an email a few days ago: “I just opened an HP LaserJet M401dne. It came with a note ...
Cisco is playing down a security issue with its Smart Install switch management software that could allow unauthenticated access to customer configuration details. Cisco defines Smart Install as a ...
If you’re an electrician tasked with handling the specifics for smart building power, succeeding in the design and installation requires having an all-encompassing perspective of needs. Here are some ...
The smart home is, despite the name, usually pretty stupid. For all the talk of ecosystems and cross-platform standards, all too often home automation simply turns our phones into fancy remotes, ...
For the past few weeks attackers have been probing networks for switches that can potentially be hijacked using the Cisco Smart Install (SMI) protocol. Researchers from Cisco’s Talos team have now ...
How smart are “smart home” devices if you can’t install them? Or, if like 55% of Americans, you can’t troubleshoot them when issues come up? The smart home industry is projected to be worth $151 ...
As smart-home platforms like Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home, Apple’s HomeKit, and Samsung’s SmartThings have matured, it’s now entirely possible to set up a robust smart-home system all by yourself. The ...
When thinking about upgrading your lighting or outlets with smart home technology, smart light bulbs or plugs likely come to mind. Those are certainly useful smart devices, but a smart switch may ...
For the past few weeks attackers have been probing networks for switches that can potentially be hijacked using the Cisco Smart Install (SMI) protocol. Researchers from Cisco’s Talos team have now ...