Hacking Archives - Code Curmudgeon

Phishing Alert – Secret Army Gold

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Code Curmudgeon

Key, padlock and laptop with wording computer and alert concept : Cyber and technology security concept

Two phun phishing emails in two days. Both from the same domain, nac.net, which you might want to add to your block list. Yesterday...

Hacking: Medical Devices

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Jessica Ann Harris

You have control over your own body, right? Well, scary scenarios in the healthcare industry are increasing in awareness. In the past, with the growth of...

Internet of Things (IoT) Hall-of-Shame

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Code Curmudgeon

As I’ve said before, the “Internet of Things” aka IoT has become the internet of hacks. More and more devices are being internet enabled,...

IoT Security – A Contradiction in Terms

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Code Curmudgeon

The internet of things aka IoT has become the internet of hacks. More and more devices are being internet enabled. While this makes many...

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Definitioner

CAN (Controller Area Network): Controller Area Network aka CAN aka CAN Bus is a wiring standard for vehicles that enables communication between various components and devices without having a host computer. For example doors, brakes, transmission.
Internet of Things: common devices that have been internet enabled in order to remotely monitor and manage them, or collaborate with other devices, or provide extra functionality by accessing the internet. Like an internet enabled thermostat that you can control with your smartphone - see the Nest from Google.
IoT (Internet of Things): common devices that have been internet enabled in order to remotely monitor and manage them, or collaborate with other devices, or provide extra functionality by accessing the internet. Like an internet enabled thermostat that you can control with your smartphone - see the Nest from Google.