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Securing the Internet of Things through Class-Action Lawsuits

Schneier on Security

This law journal article discusses the role of class-action litigation to secure the Internet of Things. Basically, the article postulates that (1) market realities will produce insecure IoT devices, and (2) political failures will leave that industry unregulated. Result: insecure IoT.

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Using Hacked IoT Devices to Disrupt the Power Grid

Schneier on Security

This is really interesting research: " BlackIoT: IoT Botnet of High Wattage Devices Can Disrupt the Power Grid ": Abstract : We demonstrate that an Internet of Things (IoT) botnet of high wattage devices-such as air conditioners and heaters-gives a unique ability to adversaries to launch large-scale coordinated attacks on the power grid.

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On IoT Devices and Software Liability

Schneier on Security

New law journal article : Smart Device Manufacturer Liability and Redress for Third-Party Cyberattack Victims Abstract: Smart devices are used to facilitate cyberattacks against both their users and third parties.

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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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DDoS 2.0: IoT Sparks New DDoS Alert

The Hacker News

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming efficiency in various sectors like healthcare and logistics but has also introduced new security risks, particularly IoT-driven DDoS attacks. This article explores how these attacks work, why they’re uniquely problematic, and how to mitigate them. What Is IoT?

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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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Protecting IoT Connected Devices Makes the Internet Safer

GlobalSign

The number of vulnerabilities to IoT devices is increasing. This article explores how protecting IoT devices can be more secure and make the internet safer.

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