IoT Inventory

The Internet of Things (IoT) has added internet connections to lots of home devices. Each and every one of those devices runs software on a computer chip. Almost all software has bugs and those bugs may be exploitable by bad guys. We're going to take another look at protecting our home networks using a simple, logical methodology. Step one: SCAN. That is, first of all, we need to understand the scope of the problem by enumerating all of the devices on your home network. I'll explain how to do that. In other news: Apple re-releases security update after web glitch; EV chargers are vulnerable to hacking which could have significant impacts; tax prep firms shared 'extraordinarily sensitive' data with Meta; Meta's new Threads service collects tons of personal info and employs dark patterns to hook you in; France passes law giving law enforcement access to private device cameras, mics and locations; police are collecting and selling personal info, bypassing the 4th Amendment and sharing across state lines; Massachusetts weighs outright ban on selling user location data; printers and printing services may be mining your documents for data. Article Links [MacRumors] Apple Releases Revised iOS and macOS Security Updates to Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerability and Safari Bug https://www.macrumors.com/2023/07/12/apple-releases-revised-security-updates/ [WIRED] EV Charger Hacking Poses a ‘Catastrophic’ Risk https://www.wired.com/story/electric-vehicle-charging-station-hacks/ [The Associated Press] 3 tax prep firms shared ‘extraordinarily sensitive’ data about taxpayers with Meta, lawmakers say https://apnews.com/article/irs-taxpayer-tax-preparation-meta-congress-9315cfca7a0942ab89f765d183fbf822 [Ars Technica] How Threads’ privacy policy compares to Twitter’s (and its rivals’) https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/07/how-threads-privacy-policy-compares-to-twitters-and-its-rivals/ [Yanko Design] The ‘Threads’ App is FILLED With Deceptive Dark Design Patterns – We Spotted More Than TEN https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/07/07/the-threads-app-is-filled-with-deceptive-dark-design-patterns-we-spotted-more-than-ten/ [Gizmodo] France Passes New Bill Allowing Police to Remotely Activate Cameras on Citizens' Phones https://gizmodo.com/france-bill-allows-police-access-phones-camera-gps-1850609772 [Tampa Bay Times] Hillsborough, Clearwater police monitoring private security cameras https://www.tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2023/07/10/hillsborough-clearwater-police-monitoring-private-security-cameras/ [New York Daily News] NYPD seeks to grab cell phone IDs from people under arrest or in custody; push for IMEI numbers raises concerns https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-nypd-campaign-cellphone-idenfiication-numbers-controversy-20230708-yltabdlozfbppeoodxymyub3zq-story.html [The Sacramento Bee] California cops illegally share data with anti-abortion states https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article275795726.html [Engadget] Massachusetts weighs outright ban on selling user location data https://www.engadget.com/massachusetts-weighs-outright-ban-on-selling-user-location-data-191637974.html [The Washington Post] Your printing service might read your documents. Here’s what to know. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/07/10/printing-privacy-security-printed-documents/ Tip of the Week: IoT Inventory https://firewallsdontstopdragons.com/secure-your-network-part-1-scan/ Further Info Nominate someone for a challenge coin: https://fdsd.me/quest  Get your Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons Merch! https://fdsd.me/merch  Give the gift of privacy and security: https://fdsd.me/coupons  Send me your questions! https://fdsd.me/qna  Support our mission! https://fdsd.me/support  Subscribe to the newsletter: https://fdsd.me/newsletter  Check out my book, Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons: https://fdsd.me/book  Would you like me to speak to your group about sec...