HP finds that “Internet of Things” gadgets are sitting ducks | Naked Security

According to a new report (PDF) from HP Security Research, those smart TVs, those overly intelligent thermostats, and those entirely too spam-spewing refrigerators (email-not-lunch-meat) are all pockmarked with security and privacy holes and probably plotting against us right now.
HP found that 7 out of the 10 internet-enabled devices they tested are vulnerable to some form of attack.
http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2014/08/05/hp-finds-that-internet-of-things-gadgets-are-sitting-ducks/

And consider LG TV: http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/11/20/lg-smart-tvs-phone-home-with-viewing-habits-and-usb-file-names/
That should be made illegal. Period.

Thanks DrT