[New post] Researchers show how malicious apps could control Samsung SmartThings locks, lights & more [Video]

Ben Lovejoy posted: " Computer science researchers from the University of Michigan have shown how malicious apps could take control of Internet of Things devices in Samsung's SmartThings platform – including the ability of an attacker to unlock a front door to gain physica" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on 9to5Google Researchers show how malicious apps could control Samsung SmartThings locks, lights & more [Video] by Ben Lovejoy Computer science researchers from the University of Michigan have shown how malicious apps could take control of Internet of Things devices in Samsung's SmartThings platform – including the ability of an attacker to unlock a front door to gain physical access to a home. The main weakness identified is that way that the SmartThings platform grants apps more […] Read more of this post Ben Lovejoy | May 2, 2016 at 4:48 am | Tags: Home automation, Samsung, Samsung SmartThings, security, smart home, SmartThings | Categories: Smart Home | URL: http://wp.me/p1w6tN-Aw4 Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from 9to5Google. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://9to5google.com/2016/05/02/samsung-smartthings-vulnerabilities/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com