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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Smarthome
Certification Test
AV-TEST awards manufacturers for Approved Smart Home Security
September 21, 2017 ,
Olaf Pursche
At the moment, the electrical industry seems to know only one trend: the Internet of Things. It is therefore not surprising that the topic…
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…
IP Cameras
Unsecure surveillance: Pearl’s IP-Cam 7Links IPC-720.HD
August 17, 2017 ,
Maik Morgenstern
Pearl is a German vendor of electronics and accessories, including many Smart Home products. Many articles are being imported from Asia and sold under…
Certification Test
Bosch: Smart and Secure Starter Kit
August 14, 2017 ,
Eric Clausing
In this test, we will show, whether the slogan “Made in Germany” also means something with regard to Smart Home solutions and will analyse…
Smart Home
Spotlight on Lightify!
July 12, 2017 ,
Eric Clausing
We already tested the Philips Hue as well as the IKEA TRADFRI Lighting system. Now, let’s see, if the third big player in the…
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…