The internet of things (to be hacked)
The article focuses on the need for cybersecurity for the internet of things. It comments on the hacking of webcams, televisions, and a refrigerator and reports that former U.S. vice-president Dick Cheney's wireless heart monitor was modified to prevent remote assassination attempts. It states that...
| Publicado en: | Economist Vol. 412; no. 8895; p. 13 |
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| Formato: | Editorial |
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Economist Newspaper Limited
7/12/2014
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| Sumario: | The article focuses on the need for cybersecurity for the internet of things. It comments on the hacking of webcams, televisions, and a refrigerator and reports that former U.S. vice-president Dick Cheney's wireless heart monitor was modified to prevent remote assassination attempts. It states that patching software to repair flaws in code will not be tolerated if personal safety is at risk. It suggests governments should ensure that web-connected products are covered by existing safety laws. |
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