Action is needed to monitor and control the emerging Internet of Toys, concludes a new report by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC). Privacy and security are highlighted as main areas of concern. Large numbers of connected toys have been put on the market over the past few years, and the turnover is expected…
Railways: Ensuring Readiness In Case Of Space Weather Events
The JRC has been looking into the risks of space weather impact on critical infrastructures. A new report explores the rail sector’s vulnerability and the potential impacts, in particular through interdependencies with other infrastructures. Awareness among operators and regulators worldwide is currently limited and vulnerabilities across the rail sector need to be identified, authors say.…