Making sense of the Internet of Things

The Connected Home project offers a series of simple, bite-sized resources to help anyone understand what the Internet of Things (IoT) is from a home-consumer perspective. Our resources describe how the IoT works, its inherent dangers, and how to mitigate the risks brought upon by these emerging technologies.
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What is Internet of Things?

The Internet of Things explained. What is it, how does it help us, and where is it going next?

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What is an automated home?

The home of the future is here. By adding smart appliances and devices you can control from anywhere, you can make home living a lot more convenient. But what's the catch?

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Big Tech or Big Brother: How Tech Companies Monitor Our Device Activity

Big tech companies are watching and analysing our every move. If you're doubtful, then check out the overwhelming evidence for it.

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Alexa, what are you doing with my data?

Alexa can provide convenient access to music and quick answers to questions. But she also listens in to what we say in the privacy of our homes, all the time.

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Your Child's Best Friend No More: Smart Toys that Spy On Your Children

Internet-connected smart toys can be all fun and games for your child, but what about the collection of your children's data?

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Why do smart (IoT) devices have poor security?

As the IoT industry evolves, so do the cybersecurity threats. Despite this, one may ask why manufacturers keep developing devices with massive security flaws?

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Your WiFi is a hacker’s best friend

Without a secure WiFi connection, you invite hackers to access your private data, infiltrate your smart home and bring a myriad of security issues.

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Children, Data Breaches, and Identity Theft

If you're not careful, cybercriminals can infiltrate their way to breach your data and steal your identity, but did you know they also target children?

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The Importance of Software Updates

Software updates are more than just the annoying pop-ups that appear seemingly out of nowhere, they are key in preventing cybersecurity threats

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What is Location Tracking?

Location tracking can provide access to a myriad of beneficial location-based services, but it also reveals your location to strangers, companies and cybercriminals. This is the dark side of location tracking.

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Your Smartphone and Location Data

Despite what you think, your smartphone constantly tracks your activity and your whereabouts, even when turned off.

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Kid-friendly Wearables are Putting Your Child at Risk

Letting your child use a wearable that tracks them can help you keep an eye on our children's whereabouts. But these devices also lack the most basic cybersecurity precautions.

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Introduction to IoT

Are you new to IoT? Start here. We break down and simplify the fundamental concepts and topics related to the Internet of Things.

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What is the Internet of Things?

The Internet of Things explained. What is it, how does it help us, and where is it going next?

Read Article
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4
min read
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What is an automated home?

The home of the future is here. By adding smart appliances and devices you can control from anywhere, you can make home living a lot more convenient. But what's the catch?

Read Article
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3
min read

IoT and Data Collection

IoT devices collect tons of personal and sensitive data, but what happens if we don't take care of it? Read on to see how companies and IoT devices make your privacy an increasingly rare commodity.

Big Tech or Big Brother: How Tech Companies Monitor Our Device Activity

Big tech companies are watching and analysing our every move. If you're doubtful, then check out the overwhelming evidence for it.

Read Article
TIme Icon
3
min read

Alexa, what are you doing with my data?

Alexa can provide convenient access to music and quick answers to questions. But she also listens in to what we say in the privacy of our homes, all the time.

Read Article
TIme Icon
5
min read

Your Child's Best Friend No More: Smart Toys that Spy On Your Children

Internet-connected smart toys can be all fun and games for your child, but what about the collection of your children's data?

Read Article
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5
min read

IoT Security

IoT devices are prone to cyberattacks, and they always will be. This section will give you a solid understanding of reasonable cybersecurity measures essential to protect yourself and your families from cybercriminals.

Why do smart (IoT) devices have poor security?

As the IoT industry evolves, so do the cybersecurity threats. Despite this, one may ask why manufacturers keep developing devices with massive security flaws?

Read Article
TIme Icon
3
min read

Your WiFi is a hacker’s best friend

Without a secure WiFi connection, you invite hackers to access your private data, infiltrate your smart home and bring a myriad of security issues.

Read Article
TIme Icon
3
min read

Children, Data Breaches, and Identity Theft

If you're not careful, cybercriminals can infiltrate their way to breach your data and steal your identity, but did you know they also target children?

Read Article
TIme Icon
5
min read

The Importance of Software Updates

Software updates are more than just the annoying pop-ups that appear seemingly out of nowhere, they are key in preventing cybersecurity threats

Read Article
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2
min read

IoT and Your Location

Location tracking can be convenient, but tech companies also have a comprehensive idea of our identity, visited places, and relationships. See how your location is tracked and used against you from various IoT devices and your smartphone.

What is Location Tracking?

Location tracking can provide access to a myriad of beneficial location-based services, but it also reveals your location to strangers, companies and cybercriminals. This is the dark side of location tracking.

Read Article
TIme Icon
3
min read

Your Smartphone and Location Data

Despite what you think, your smartphone constantly tracks your activity and your whereabouts, even when turned off.

Read Article
TIme Icon
4
min read

Kid-friendly Wearables are Putting Your Child at Risk

Letting your child use a wearable that tracks them can help you keep an eye on our children's whereabouts. But these devices also lack the most basic cybersecurity precautions.

Read Article
TIme Icon
4
min read