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2022 will be the year of convergence between edge, IoT and networking tech, Forrester predicts

Tech Republic Security

IoT tech will help reduce emissions, satellite internet will challenge 5G, the chip shortage will continue and more will happen in 2022 as pandemic recovery continues to move slowly forward.

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The UK Bans Default Passwords

Schneier on Security

The UK is the first country to ban default passwords on IoT devices. On Monday, the United Kingdom became the first country in the world to ban default guessable usernames and passwords from these IoT devices. IoT manufacturers aren’t making two devices, one for California and one for the rest of the US.

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New Eleven11bot botnet infected +86K IoT devices

Security Affairs

The Eleven11bot botnet has infected over 86,000 IoT devices, mainly security cameras and network video recorders (NVRs). Researchers from Nokia Deepfield Emergency Response Team (ERT) discovered a new botnet named Eleven11bot that has already infected over 86,000 IoT devices. ” wrote Nokia security researchers Jrme Meyer.

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US Treasury Department sanctioned Chinese cybersecurity firm linked to Flax Typhoon APT

Security Affairs

networks since the summer of 2022. According to OFAC, between 2022 and 2023, Flax Typhoon hacked U.S. In September 2024, cybersecurity researchers from Lumens Black Lotus Labs discovered a new botnet, named Raptor Train, composed of small office/home office (SOHO) and IoT devices. critical infrastructure sectors.“

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STEPS FORWARD: Regulators are on the move to set much needed IoT security rules of the road

The Last Watchdog

New government rules coupled with industry standards meant to give formal shape to the Internet of Things (IoT) are rapidly quickening around the globe. When it comes to IoT, we must arrive at specific rules of the road if we are to tap into the full potential of smart cities, autonomous transportation and advanced healthcare.

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Attacks Escalating Against Linux-Based IoT Devices

eSecurity Planet

Incidents of malware targeting Linux-based Internet of Things (IoT) devices jumped by more than a third in 2021, with three malware families the primary drivers behind the increase. Also read: Top 8 DDoS Protection Service Providers for 2022. Threats to Open Source, IoT. Also read: Top IoT Security Solutions for 2022.

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IoT security, neglected infrastructure, and a crisis of trust deemed major threats for 2022

Tech Republic Security

The Internet Security Forum predicts the coming threats with a very good track record so far. Get your company ready for these threats.

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