Internet of Things Applications

Researchers from the University of Michigan exposed vulnerabilities in one of the leading Internet of Things (IoT) platforms: Samsung's Smart Home automation system.

According to the team of computer scientists, the vulnerabilities they discovered allowed them to hack Samsung's SmartThings, an open platform for smart homes and IoT consumers.

The SmartThings hub is utilized by third-party developers and customers for connecting smart home gadgets, such as cooking appliances, thermostats, electronic locks and security alarm systems.

The researchers successfully constructed four proof-of-concept attacks that expose Samsung SmartThings' vulnerability. These involved secretly planting door lock codes, stealing existing door lock codes, disabling the vacation mode of the home security system and inducing a fake fire alarm. They also added that the remote attacks could be launched anywhere in the world, thus exposing a household to significant harm.

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