Unsuspecting consumers, thinking they have found a bargain, or that they have joined the latest gadget trend, or both, can be unpleasantly surprised, according to recent revelations on how mobile and IoT (Internet of Things) devices can have built-in security issues.

Here is a recap of some if the issues found in consumer gadgets:

Smart TVs: A recent news report that Samsung “smart” TVs can listen to conversations in the room[1]. This became hot news during that week. Samsung published a “clarification” on its website[2]. Continue reading →