I recently attended an exclusive roundtable discussion with The Verge for a event hosted by Story, a retail concept store with ever changing themes located in midtown Manhattan. Story re-invents itself about every two months and this time around it’s all about hacking including an interactive exhibit hosted by USA Network’s hit TV show Mr. Robot. The exhibit includes everything from vintage Atari arcade… Read More »
RFID Pickpocketing Debunked
RFID Pickpocketing Debunked Pickpocketing might seem like a crime from centuries past but that doesn’t stop me from checking my wallet periodically when I stroll through crowded areas. As a wireless and cybersecurity expert, paranoia is part of my business but that doesn’t mean we all have to succumb to that psychosis. That’s why I wanted… Read More »
Google’s Big Encryption Gamble
Google’s Big Encryption Gamble Of the many recent Google I/O announcements made, a few stood out to this cybersecurity expert. Google announced a new video chat app, a messaging app, and smart home appliance called Duo, Allo and Google Home respectively. All these products are due out this summer and promise to deliver outstanding AI-based… Read More »
Is the Internet of Things a scary proposition for organizations?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to be the ultimate technology disrupter. Companies are racing to build out Internet of Things businesses, but security is not at the top of the list. When security is considered low priority within any organization, the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. And security is… Read More »
Social Media Cuts Athletes Both Ways
Social Media Cuts Athletes Both Ways The revenue from ticket sales, memorabilia, concessions, cable/streaming rights to our favorite sporting events has only grown in recent years. Back in 1967, a 30 second commercial during the Super Bowl would cost advertisers a mere $37,500 compared to $5 million for a spot during this year’s big game. Looking at the… Read More »
Cybersecurity and the future of smart cars
A few years ago my car was stolen. It was a truly horrific event that still makes me triple-check that all the doors are locked and the alarm is set each time I park. I’ve also experienced having my credit card compromised, my website and Twitter accounts breached, and my checking account hacked, resulting in… Read More »
Apple’s iPhone Encryption Security Battle is Canary in IoT Coal Mine
Are we doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past? With a little luck, we are. I know that sounds rather pessimistic but in light of the current FBI and Apple battle over encryption security, we are standing at a familiar crossroads. Last time, the U.S. avoided widespread security failure was the ill-proposed Clipper Chip… Read More »
In IoT, More Things = Less Security
With the incremental efficiencies we gain with each new technology, there is also incremental potential for hackers to exploit the newfound vulnerabilities introduced. Fortunately, as the Internet of Things (IoT) advances, so does the knowledge of the many vulnerabilities discovered – many of which are hopefully remedied before they make hacking headlines. So what IoT… Read More »
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