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In addition to releasing Google One VPN for iOS users, Google adds a few features to it while bringing it to more countries. Google didn't specifically mention...

What you need to know Google today shared new security commitments for Nest-branded devices. The company promised to continue investments in security research, as well as ship future Nest devices with adherence to third-party security standards. It also promised to roll out updates to Nest devices for up to 5 years from launch. Google today announced that it would be supporting Nest-branded devices like the Nest Mini, Nest Audio, and Nest Thermostat for up to 5 years after launch as the company...

2021 is seen as a year of catch-up for the Internet of Things. But IoT cyber security issues which dogged the tech in the 2010s continue to do so.

New cyber security laws to protect smart devices amid pandemic sales surge Groundbreaking plans to protect people from cyber attacks From: 21 April 2021 Apple, Samsung, Google and other manufacturers will say when smartphones, smart speakers and other devices will stop getting security updates Easy-to-guess default passwords to be banned on virtually all devices under new law Rules will make it easier for people to report software bugs that can be exploited by hackers Makers of smart device...

New law could force tech firms to say how long smartphones will receive updates April 21 2021, 12.07am Easy-to-guess universal default passwords could also be banned under cyber security laws proposed by Government (Philip Toscano/PA) Smartphone makers could be forced to say for how long handsets will be guaranteed to receive important security updates under new laws proposed by the Government. The move is part of wider plans to make sure “virtually all” smart devices meet tighter security...

| About | Chris Nerney has been writing about networking technology and healthcare tech for more than two decades following a career in newspaper journalism. He also is a podcast producer. IoT security tips and a cautionary tale The US government is working toward establishing IoT security guidelines, and a very public dispute about a particular IoT device demonstrates why they are necessary. Thinkstock You will have more connected devices than ever on your network in 20...

Wat houdt de nieuwe cyberbeveiligingsstrategie van de EU in? De nieuwe cyberbeveiligingsstrategie moet zorgen voor een wereldwijd en open internet door alle instrumenten en middelen die de veiligheid waarborgen en de Europese waarden en de grondrechten van iedereen beschermen, te benutten en te verruimen. Wat is er nieuw aan deze cyberbeveiligingsstrategie? De strategische initiatieven omvatten: -  een EU-breed cyberschild, bestaande uit veiligheidsoperatiecentra (SOCs) die met behulp van kuns...