In the News: Japanese Government to Test IoT Devices by Hacking
The Japanese government amended a law [1] on January 25, 2019 that would allow internet-connected devices to be tested in a trial by fire, or in this case, trial by hacking. Specifically, they want to test the robustness of the default passwords and security set by various Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, including smart doorbells, locks, lights, […]
Digital Identity Digest (November 2018)
Have you ever lied on a dating app? Online dating apps are very popular, but they can have some pitfalls. Irina Manta, a law professor at New York’s Hofstra University and founder of its Center for Intellectual Property Law, wrote to the Washington Post that obtaining sex through fraud on dating apps should be legally […]
In the News: Smart Meters are Internet Connected Devices Too!
Thinking of upgrading your thermostat or doorbell to a smart, internet-enabled device? You may want to consider the consequences of creating a connection to certain parts or systems of your home through the internet. Smart electricity meters are one example of internet-enabled elements of a person’s home. These meters can read and send the monthly […]
