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AV-Comparatives Nominated for Euregio Innovation Award at European Forum Alpbach 2025
Smart home devices such as connected cameras, voice assistants, lighting systems, and thermostats are increasingly common in households. While they bring convenience, they also pose risks if security is not properly implemented. Unsecured devices can be exploited by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access, steal sensitive information, or even take control of household systems. Vulnerable IoT devices can also be hijacked and used in large-scale botnet attacks, threatening not only individual users but also critical infrastructures.
In collaboration with , AV-Comparatives developed an advanced, automated system for testing and certifying IoT devices. This innovative platform evaluates how well devices protect user data and resist cyberattacks. During the research, the team uncovered serious vulnerabilities in devices from two major smart home vendors — highlighting the urgent need for stronger standards and independent certification. The full research findings will be published later this year.
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The Euregio Innovation Award is presented annually at the European Forum Alpbach to honor groundbreaking projects that combine research excellence, cross-border collaboration, and societal impact.
AV-Comparatives invites to engage with its upcoming research and certification framework. By working together, the industry can ensure that innovation in smart home technology goes hand in hand with consumer safety and data protection.
Interested manufacturers can also contact AV-Comparatives to have their products undergo a free basic assessment.
Contact us via iot@av-comparatives.org for an overview of the certification program
AV-Comparatives is an internationally recognized independent testing laboratory, providing systematic testing to check whether security software, such as PC/Mac-based antivirus products, live up to their promises. Founded in Innsbruck, Austria , the organization is a globally trusted authority in IT security evaluation.
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