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IOT Basics

The basics of IOT. Answers to questions about the internet of things, including the definition of IOT. Also, a comparison of M2M and IOT is included. Finally, there are topics on IOT security, device management  and ecosystems around the internet of things.

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IOT DDOS Attacks | How The Mirai Botnet Almost Brought the Internet Down

IOT DDOS Attacks : 4 Steps that show how the Mirai Botnet Attack Unfolded Infographic From Plugintoiot.com showing how the IOT Zombie DDOS Botnet attacks unfolded. Firstly,to understand how the IOT DDOS Attacks...
bluetooth-vs-smartenergy

4 Key Differences : Bluetooth Classic Vs Bluetooth Smart Vs Bluetooth Smart Ready

4 key differences between Classic Bluetooth, Bluetooth Smart and Bluetooth Smart Energy devices You have hearing these buzzwords "Bluetooth Classic", "Bluetooth Smart", "Bluetooth Smart Energy", "Bluetooth LE", "Bluetooth 4.0" & "Bluetooth Low...
What is Zigbee protocol

What is the Zigbee communications protocol?

What is the Zigbee network protocol? The Simplest View for IOT applications. Firstly, the Zigbee communications protocol connects low power devices in a personal area network. In addition, Zigbee technology is ideal...
Sub 1 Ghz vs 2.4Ghz RF

Sub 1 Ghz Vs 2.4Ghz : 6 Differences

Sub 1 Ghz Vs 2.4Ghz RF: Comparison Summary You understand what is Sub 1 Ghz and you are looking to resolve the Sub 1 Ghz Vs 2.4Ghz debate. You have come to...
Bluetooth vs ble

Bluetooth Classic Vs Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) : Which one is right for...

Have you ever been to a "Bluetooth Low Energy" or "IOT " seminar and wondered whether the speaker actually understood the Bluetooth related buzzwords that he or she was railing about...
zombie ddos attacks

What are Zombie DDOS attacks? Definitions & Meanings

Wondering what are Zombie DDOS attacks?Can your camera or your humble DVR actually attack you? The recent Zombie DDOS attacks on Dyn that brought large parts of the internet down seem like...
what is iot

What is IOT? Definition of the “internet of things”

Definitions of IoT, Answers to the question "What is IOT", the meaning of the term "internet of things" and other basic questions about IOT. For the last few years, the IOT word...