Wednesday, July 09, 2014

‘Smart’ Lightbulbs Reveal Wi-Fi Passwords


Researchers have found a way to reveal Wi-Fi passwords by hacking mobile phone controlled LED “smart” lights.

The LIFX lightbulb, yet another addition to the “Internet of things,” allows a user to remotely change a network-connected bulb’s color and strength from a computer or cell phone.

White-hat hackers with the UK-based security firm Context released their findings this week after successfully obtaining Wi-Fi credentials from 30 meters away .... http://www.infowars.com