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Tuesday, 23 July 2013

Millions of Sim cards are 'vulnerable to hack attack'

Millions of Sim cards are 'vulnerable to hack attack'
A flaw with mobile phones' Sim card technology is putting millions of people at risk of being spied on and robbed, according to a leading security expert.
Karsten Nohl has said he has found a way to discover some Sims' digital keys by sending them a special text message.

Friday, 19 July 2013

Microsoft Has an Operating System for Your House

Researchers at Microsoft have released software aimed at making it easier for homes to be monitored, automated, and controlled using computers and the Internet. It also paves the way for developers to create apps that can be “installed” into homes with numerous different devices to make use of them in new ways.
Although Internet-connected products for the home—including security cameras, thermostats, and motion sensors—are readily available, it can be challenging to install them, and they typically work independently.