Every day, consumers invest in connected devices with the promise of a lasting product. But oftentimes, lurking behind the sleek hardware and features, lies the… Read More »SRFF Calls on FTC to Stop Software Tethering and Protect Consumers
The conversation about the scourge of bricked and abandoned smart devices is coming to the DEF CON conference in Las Vegas next week, as leading… Read More »At DEF CON: What To Do About Bricked & Abandoned Devices?
Every day, electronics are sent to refurbishers and recyclers to be put back in working order. However, while these businesses may be able to fix… Read More »SRFF Calls on FCC to Stop Phone Software Locks
You just purchased a new smart refrigerator with lots of cool features: a touch screen interface that can display a calendar, play videos, send and… Read More »At HOPE XV: Ending the Epidemic of Bricked Devices
SRFF board members will discuss the epidemic of abandoned and end of life smart devices at this weekend’s HOPE XV Conference at St. John’s University in Queens.
Spotify’s announcement that it was abandoning its Car Thing devices is part of a growing trend: manufacturers abandoning or killing off devices they don’t want to support. In a panel in San Francisco, leading cybersecurity experts discuss the problem of abandonware and possible responses to it.
SRFF and Veracode are co-hosting an expert panel discussion on May 7th at the W Hotel in San Francisco. The topic: the epidemic of bricked and abandoned stuff on the IoT and what to do about it. Join us!
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