Beyond the CES Hype: No Easy Fixes for Security and Privacy Woes

In-brief:Security and privacy risks from connected devices are likely to persist, with no easy fix for what experts agree are widespread problems. The annual Consumer Electronics Show kicked off this week in Las Vegas – the show’s 50th year and bigger than ever. Some 3,800 companies are on hand, more than 100,000 attendees and 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. Smart devices designed to be connected to the Internet of Things are all the rage again this year. Smart TVs and mobile phones are in abundance, of course, but there’s a dizzying array of other gear, too, ranging from a smart washer and dryer from Samsung to wearable technology to a concept car by Bosch thatfeatures face recognition and gesture control. But behind the glitz and excitement of new products, features and capabilities lurk serious security and privacy concerns that experts agree will not be easy to resolve. Among […]

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