IoT

http://news.softpedia.com/news/mirai-ddos-trojan-is-the-next-big-threat-for-iot-devices-and-linux-servers-507964.shtml This nasty trojan is targeted against Linux IoT devices. Mirai is an evolution of an older trojan, also used for DDoS attacks, known under many names, such as Gafgyt, Lizkebab, BASHLITE, Bash0day, Bashdoor, and Torlus. Mirai’s mode of operation is largely the same as Gafgyt, targeting IoT devices running Busybox. The trojan also targets →

Today had some good news for Internet of Things (IoT) networking in Finland: There will be real competition in both technologies and business models. The news tells that company Connected Finland has received enough money (at the moment million Euros) to build national IoT network using Sigfox technology – so becomes the first nationwide IoT-operator →

http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450303211/Less-than-a-third-of-organisations-prepare-for-IoT-security-risks It seems tham many companies have problems in understanding IoT. →

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2101667-blockchain-grid-to-let-neighbours-trade-solar-power-in-australia/#.V8HL5SCVpIM.twitter Raspberry Pi connected to electrical energy meters makes it possible to keep track of power each household uses and produces. →

http://www.edn.com/design/sensors/4442602/Making-fog-computing-sensors-clearly-reliable?_mc=sm_edn&hootPostID=5dae6f37d2ac9b611e7ce1d954b74c29 Fog computing is new IoT trend pushed by Cisco and many other companies. This article is introduction to it and mentions challenges in getting there. →

http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/hands-on/diy-emergency-button-hack-a-nikeipod-sport-kit-to-create-an-elder-alert-system?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IeeeSpectrum+%28IEEE+Spectrum%29&utm_content=FaceBook Some old hardware combined with Internet connected Raspberry Pi does the job. →

http://makezine.com/2014/11/01/raspberry-pi-and-arduino-home-automation/ Plans from 2014, but the same basic principles for open source home automation are still valid. →

http://www.open-electronics.org/lego-train-automation-iol-internet-of-lego/?utm_content=buffer9786c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer IoT meets LEGO in this project. →

https://breakdev.org/how-i-hacked-an-android-app-to-get-free-beer/ This is an interesting story on hacking a system that uses beacons and mobile app. HTTPS traffic was intercepted in this hack. →

http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/popular-internet-of-things-forecast-of-50-billion-devices-by-2020-is-outdated?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+IeeeSpectrum+%28IEEE+Spectrum%29&utm_content=FaceBook The widely cited 50 billion IoT devices in 2020 number is clearly not correct! Real number of IoT devices in 2020 now expected to be different. →