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CaptainLeonidas_Sonos
CaptainLeonidas_Sonos
Contributor I
November 1, 2016

When will Sonos put additional security measures in place?

  • November 1, 2016
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Today a read an article (https://www.ncsc.nl/actueel/nieuwsberichten/iot-botnets-veroorzakers-nieuwste-ddos-aanvallen.html for those able to read dutch) in which the dutch Nationaal Cyber Security Center (NCSC) is taken steps to track down security issue's of home used Internet of things devices.
So my question is wether Sonos will step up to the plate.

Far as I know the only counter-measure in getting access to any Sonos product is the locally used WiFi SSID-name / password.
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jgatie
jgatie
January 3, 2018
Confirming that there are a tiny fraction of Sonos users who are so ignorant of even basic network security (and yet they willfully turn off default security meant to protect the ignorant), and because of these idiots, we all lose some very valuable diagnostic tools? Yeah, good job CaptainLeonidas_Sonos. It's tinfoil hat posts like yours that led to us losing these tools.
CaptainLeonidas_Sonos
CaptainLeonidas_SonosAuthor
Contributor I
January 3, 2018
Just get it done Sonos and update like I suggested you should have in the first place. Btw the Internet has lots of stuff cached. So good luck with that. Shame really...

I do still use a Play:1 but i made provisions to avoid the leaks mentioned.
Security is mainly found in a correct mindset and policies applied.
CaptainLeonidas_Sonos
CaptainLeonidas_SonosAuthor
Contributor I
January 3, 2018
Guess basic security thinking breaks your tools equals update your skillset for once?
Ouch no wonder database administrator just hate masks....

And while I am at it.. A proper Windows store app? The current Windows client feels.... Well so last century.
Security is mainly found in a correct mindset and policies applied.
Sononos_fan
Enthusiast II
January 3, 2018
Guess basic security thinking breaks your tools equals update your skillset for once?
Ouch no wonder database administrator just hate masks....

The resident expert blames you and your post for losing access to the diagnostic pages. LOL dude it's totally your fault thanks a lot those 5k+ other Sonos customers be damned.
    CaptainLeonidas_Sonos
    CaptainLeonidas_SonosAuthor
    Contributor I
    January 4, 2018
    Blane the Messenger, sure sure.

    Frankly I was surprised TrendMicro did come out with the results like I saw coming.
    Anyway, make no mistake I will not back down on obvious security flaws if I see them or when they might be of revelenace.

    I would look to Sonos instead for more secure ways to get access to diagnotics and what not.
    IoT security issues are becoming more of a hotitem like it or not.
    Security is mainly found in a correct mindset and policies applied.
    CaptainLeonidas_Sonos
    CaptainLeonidas_SonosAuthor
    Contributor I
    January 4, 2018
    http://resources.infosecinstitute.com/differences-privacy-laws-in-eu-and-us/ might be a start why I not a fan of leakage in IoT in general.
    Security is mainly found in a correct mindset and policies applied.
    chicks
    chicks
    January 4, 2018
    Dear Captain,

    You don’t have a clue. Please go away now.

    Thank you,
    The clued in
      CaptainLeonidas_Sonos
      CaptainLeonidas_SonosAuthor
      Contributor I
      January 4, 2018
      Not going anywhere unless I get ld by one of the known.You are not one of them.

      Thank you
      The Captain.....

      Sigh....
      Security is mainly found in a correct mindset and policies applied.
      CaptainLeonidas_Sonos
      CaptainLeonidas_SonosAuthor
      Contributor I
      January 4, 2018
      Hmm, seems the post was made but not on my screen.
      Hence the multi postings

      To the admins feel free to remove the excess of posts.
      (Perhaps an idea to add a delete button dear Sonos so you can remove a post?)
      Security is mainly found in a correct mindset and policies applied.
      CaptainLeonidas_Sonos
      CaptainLeonidas_SonosAuthor
      Contributor I
      January 4, 2018
      Anywhy,

      @Chicks you have the option to enlighten me with your pearls of wisedom. The "Reply"-field is all yours.

      And Sonos can PM me with relevent info or debunk me on this forum (frankly I would like that as it would restore my faith in them all together).
      Yet I have not seen one PM or a post by a Sonos representative.
      Security is mainly found in a correct mindset and policies applied.
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