Internet of Things: Samsung patches SmartThings Hub flaws

according to Multiple vulnerabilities in Samsung SmartThings Hub could have allowed attackers to remotely monitor and control Internet of Things gadgets connected to the device. Described by Samsung as 'the brain of your smart home,' the SmartThings Hub is a single hub used to connect and control other connected devices in the home. Samsung SmartThings Hub STH-ETH-250 - Firmware version 0.20.17 was vulnerable to the attacks, but now Samsung has applied a patch to close the security loopholes - something Talos has praised, as the nature of the device means patches and updates are automatically applied. We are aware of the security vulnerabilities for SmartThings Hub V2 and released a patch for automatic update to address the issue. All active SmartThings Hub V2 devices in the market are updated to date," a Samsung spokesperson told ZDNet.

Samsung patches multiple SmartThings Hub security flaws

SecuritySamsung patches multiple SmartThings Hub security flawsHackers could have exploited the vulnerabilities to control devices connected to the hub. Samsung's SmartThings hub suffered from 20 vulnerabilities that could have allowed attackers to control the internet-of-things devices connected to it. They could've used the flaws to disable motion and alarm systems or even to damage appliances connected to the hub. Despite the multiple vulnerabilities, Talos praised the company for working to resolve the situation after being informed. A Samsung spokesperson also told the publication that it had already released an automatic update to fix all the flaws Talos found and "all active SmartThings Hub V2 devices in the market are updated to date."

20 Samsung SmartThings Hub vulnerabilities jeopardized smart homes

as mentioned in Cisco's Talos cybersecurity experts reported 20 vulnerabilities in the Samsung SmartThings Hub. The Samsung SmartThings Hub plays a central role for other SmartThings components including thermostats, cameras, light bulbs, smart plugs, motion detectors and more. Talos cybersecurity experts noted, "In total, Talos found 20 vulnerabilities in the Samsung SmartThings Hub. We are aware of the security vulnerabilities for SmartThings Hub V2 and released a patch for the automatic update to address the issue. You can check your SmartThings Hub's firmware version in three ways: The SmartThings mobile app, the SmartThings Classic app, and the SmartThings web console.

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