In episode 99: Password reuse is still a very large problem, US government recommendations for securing Internet of Things devices, and yet another smart lock device security disaster.

** Show notes and links mentioned on the show **

Password reuse continues to be a major problem

https://www.microsoft.com/securityinsights/Identity

https://resources.hypr.com/top-recommendations/password-usage-study

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-hacks-ring-camera-8-year-old-girl-s-bedroom-n1100586

US government recommendations for securing Internet of Things devices

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-recommends-securing-your-smart-tvs-and-iot-devices/

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-advises-checking-smart-toy-features-before-buying/

Another “smart” lock device security disaster

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2019/12/11/keywe-smart-lock/

https://sharedsecurity.net/2019/10/14/hong-kong-protests-instagrams-anti-phishing-tool-smart-device-fail/

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