The hidden risks of bringing the Internet of Things into your home

Creative entrepreneurs build smart gadgets to make our homes more comfortable and cool. But connected devices are far from perfect. They speak different languages, risk being overheard and have the power to (literally) unlock your door from the inside.

The problem is that perfectly secure code is a pipe dream. Consumers want exciting, life-enhancing products, and they want them fast — leaving product makers and designers under pressure to provide a well-designed, cutting-edge product in ever-shorter development cycles. This rush to market can lead to poorly constructed software that is released with minimum consideration for security Read more...