Online security provider Avast has announced a new IoT security Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform called Smart Life, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify and block threats.
Online security provider Avast has announced a new IoT security Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform called Smart Life, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify and block threats.
The first offering from Smart Life will be Avast Smart Home Security, a home network management and protection service. It detects privacy threats, botnets and malware, provides safe Internet browsing and prevents Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.
For example, if a smart thermostat is turned on at an unusual time and is transmitting a high volume of data to an unknown location, Avast Smart Home Security will shut it down and send notifications to the family about the strange activity.
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