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‘The internet of things is a flaming dumpster fire’

On the sixth floor of Northeastern’s Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex, you’ll find an apartment outfitted with cutting-edge smart devices. But don’t be fooled by these shiny appliances. As these researchers warn, the toaster could do more harm than burn your toast.

In this episode, we talk to Christo Wilson (associate professor in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences and director of the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program) and Woody Hartzog (professor of law and computer science).

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