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P2P Weakness Exposes Millions of IoT Devices

Krebs on Security

iLnkP2p is bundled with millions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including security cameras and Webcams, baby monitors, smart doorbells, and digital video recorders. He found that 39 percent of the vulnerable IoT things were in China; another 19 percent are located in Europe; seven percent of them are in use in the United States.

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MY TAKE: Why DDoS weapons will proliferate with the expansion of IoT and the coming of 5G

The Last Watchdog

Related: IoT botnets now available for economical DDoS blasts. The author of Mirai used a sledgehammer to kill a fly: the DDoS bombardment was so large that it also wiped out Dyn , a UK-based internet performance vendor. Here we are in 2019 and the same attack strategy continues to persist. Beyond DDoS.

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IoT Unravelled Part 2: IP Addresses, Network, Zigbee, Custom Firmware and Soldering

Troy Hunt

So, peeling back that next layer, the whole IoT space isn't just about devices that get their own IP address on your network and talk over TCP (or UDP). IoT and IP Addresses So, what happens when you start filling your home with IoT things? IoT and IP Addresses So, what happens when you start filling your home with IoT things?

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IoT Cybersecurity Bill Proposed to Congress

Adam Levin

Congress proposed a bill to improve the security of internet-enabled devices called the Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019. The bipartisan legislation is aimed at establishing standards for any internet-connected device acquired by or used by an employee of the federal government.

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5 IoT Security Predictions for 2019

Security Affairs

2018 was the year of the Internet of Things (IoT), massive attacks and various botnets hit smart devices, These are 5 IoT Security Predictions for 2019. 2019 will continue these trends but at a faster pace. 2019 will continue these trends but at a faster pace. IoT Attacks in 2018.

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MY TAKE: Why consumers are destined to play a big role in securing the Internet of Things

The Last Watchdog

In the not too distant future, each one of us will need to give pause, on a daily basis, to duly consider how we purchase and use Internet of Things devices and services. The drivers of IoT-centric commerce appear to be unstoppable. Count on the wide deployment of IoT systems to continue at an accelerated rate. This is coming.

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Last Watchdog’s IoT and ‘zero trust’ coverage win MVP awards from Information Management Today

The Last Watchdog

I’m privileged to share news that two Last Watchdog articles were recognized in the 2019 Information Management Today MVP Awards. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be. So keep reading and sharing. And thanks for your support.

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