More than a dozen flaws in smart-city gear could open the door to attackers bent on sowing public panic, according to IBM X-Force. Smart-city technology continues to roll out in municipalities worldwide – everything from automated alerts about weather hazards and traffic issues to smart lighting and connected trash systems. However, like the rest of the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, security
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