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Gadgets

Product Warning! Chinese children’s watch reveals thousands of children’s data

November 25, 2019 , Maik Morgenstern

The smartwatch SMA-WATCH-M2, which works as a GPS tracker via SIM card, is designed to protect children and give parents a secure feeling. However,…

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Certification Test

Certified! CloudMatic connect & CloudMatic SmartHome

April 25, 2018 , Eric Clausing

Another product in the “Smart Home” category has successfully passed our certification tests – the CloudMatic solution that provides secure remote access and control…

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Gadgets

Carl Kids – Deceptive security promise!

February 19, 2018 , Eric Clausing

Within the scope of our large children’s smartwatch test, we analyzed the Carl Kids Watch from CAT Berlin – one of the few models…

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General Information

WPA2 KRACK’ed?

October 17, 2017 , Eric Clausing

Security experts of KU Leuven found critical vulnerabilities in the WPA2 protocol, which potentially allow for illegal eavesdropping and manipulation of sensitive information by…

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Gadgets

OK, Google Home. What about privacy?

September 7, 2017 , Maik Morgenstern

Earlier this year we tested the Amazon Echo device and it’s voice assistant Alexa. In this test, we will take a closer look at…

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Smart Home

Is Panasonic’s Starter Kit designed to secure your home?

May 19, 2017 , Eric Clausing

The trend towards smart home products has touched the insurance companies. But in Germany the giants of the industry are still struggling to knit…

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IP Cameras

Testing Netatmo Welcome

January 12, 2017 , Eric Clausing

The security camera with a friendly name of “Welcome” keeps a watchful eye on its surroundings with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080…

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IP Cameras

Testing Gigaset Elements Camera

January 11, 2017 , Eric Clausing

The camera from Gigaset records its environment in a picture quality of 720p with a frame rate of up to 30 FPS. Thanks to…

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IP Cameras

Testing Netgear Arlo Wire-Free

January 10, 2017 , Eric Clausing

An additional product we examined in the field of security cameras within the scope of our IP camera quick test is the Arlo from…

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IP Cameras

Testing Smartfrog

January 9, 2017 , Eric Clausing

Updated findings (23. February 2017): Smartfrog reacted promptly and worked on a new App version and firmware update that fix the critical problems outlined…

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