PROVO, Utah – Vivint Smart Home Inc. has been riding high after a boost to its stock performance in the past month following the announcement of its acquisition by NRG Energy Inc. Now it adds another ...

The outlook for the smart home market in the coming years is positive. Connectivity adds several benefits to the most commonly used products and systems in the home, including home security systems, ...

Don't get lax about smart home security: recent research reveals some startling stats about how cyberattacks target IoT ...

The number of connected devices worldwide is projected to nearly quadruple, from 15.1 billion in 2023 to over 29 billion IoT devices in 2030, according to a Statista report. Chipmakers are tackling ...

We’ve been seeing growth in the number and scope of cyber-attacks for the past few years, but fall 2016 will be remembered for one of the largest cyber-attacks in U.S. history. The intended target of ...

As smart device attacks rise, here's what you need to know and basic precautions that will keep your smart home safe. For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft ...

Cybersecurity trends, incidents and tips are everyday stories in business technology media, and consumers are regularly reminded to keep their computers and smartphones updated and to carefully ...

When the concept of a fridge connected to the internet first appeared a couple of decades ago, it seemed quite far-fetched. Fast-forward to today, and the “smart home” is becoming part of everyday ...

IoT Security explores how to secure your smart home devices with essential rules to minimize the risk of hacking. This episode is part of a series on home automation basics, which includes topics like ...

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