The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

I’m privileged to share news that two Last Watchdog articles were recognized in the 2019 Information Management Today MVP Awards.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

IoT security is where endpoint detection and response ( EDR ) and enterprise mobility management ( EMM ) meet the challenges of a rapidly expanding edge computing infrastructure. As the enterprise attack surface grows, IoT is yet another attack vector organizations aren’t fully prepared to defend.

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Graham Cluley

MAY 4, 2023

Businesses should patch their TP-Link routers as soon as possible, after the revelation that a legendary IoT botnet is targeting them for recruitment. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2021

In the course of reading this article, you’ll likely interact with several connected devices. The post End-to-End IoT Device Security: What You Need to Know appeared first on Security Boulevard. And you probably wouldn’t have even given it a second thought if we hadn’t just called it out.

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Hacker's King

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

You probably know about Netcat a Swiss Army Knife for networking pen-testing tool for hackers and cybersecurity experts, but what if you get something like that for Internet Of Things (IoT) devices to test their security before an actual hacker does. Specific modules for the technology to be audited.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 22, 2022

Addressing security concerns associated with the growing momentum for edge computing , Microsoft is making its Edge Secured-core program for Windows-based IoT devices generally available. While support for Windows 10 IoT is generally available, it is still in preview for Linux. To read this article in full, please click here

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 19, 2019

From a Wired article : One issue that jumped out at the researchers: The DTEN system stored notes and annotations written through the whiteboard feature in an Amazon Web Services bucket that was exposed on the open internet. BoingBoing article. And this, in a nutshell, is the problem with the Internet-of-Things.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Network security firm Portnox on Wednesday announced it is adding IoT fingerprinting features to the Portnox Cloud NAC-as-a-Service to allow companies to more easily identify and authorize devices on their networks. To read this article in full, please click here

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Trend Micro

JANUARY 16, 2025

Since the end of 2024, we have been continuously monitoring large-scale DDoS attacks orchestrated by an IoT botnet exploiting vulnerable IoT devices such as wireless routers and IP cameras.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Without a doubt, one of the most game-changing innovations is the Internet of Things (IoT). Industry analyst firm IDC expects there will be over 41 billion connected IoT devices by 2025. In particular, the retail sector is increasingly using IoT technology to personalize the customer experience and digitization.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 25, 2022

His friend wanted to see how fast Mirai , a novel internet of things (IoT) botnet installer, would take over a Linux-based DVR camera recorder that was popular with medium-size businesses. To read this article in full, please click here

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Trend Micro

MARCH 10, 2021

We discuss how the involvement of P2P technology in IoT botnets can transform them into stronger threats that organizations and users need to watch out for.

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Trend Micro

MARCH 30, 2023

In this fourth article, I introduce the discussion related to Industrial IoT, that is involved challenges to adopt cybersecurity strategy into modernizing environment.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Data generated by your things — your computer, your phone, your IoT whatever — is written to your pod. A few news articles. Earlier this year, I announced that I had joined Inrupt , the company commercializing Tim Berners-Lee’s Solid specification : The idea behind Solid is both simple and extraordinarily powerful.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Palo Alto Networks today rolled out a new Medical IoT Security offering, designed to provide improved visibility, automated monitoring and more for hitherto vulnerable healthcare IoT frameworks, thanks to machine learning and adherence to zero trust principles. To read this article in full, please click here

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Trend Micro

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

In this blog entry, we discuss Water Barghest's exploitation of IoT devices, transforming them into profitable assets through advanced automation and monetization techniques.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2021

Forescout Research Labs last month released a 14-page white paper and a 47-page research report detailing 33 vulnerabilities affecting millions of Internet of Things (IoT), Operational Technology (OT), and IT devices. Also Read: 5 Essential IoT Security Best Practices. Consumer Internet of Things (IoT). Affected TCP/IP stacks.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

AT&T recommends Linux endpoint and IoT device managers keep security patches installed, keep EDR software up to date and make regular backups of essential systems. Another article. Bottom line: Shikitega is a nasty piece of code. Slashdot thread.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

This article delves deeper into the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry, highlighting practical strategies to safeguard critical infrastructure through cybersecurity, data analytics, and regulatory compliance. To ensure energy security and economic stability, protecting the infrastructure is essential.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 11, 2023

Cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike has announced the release of new extended detection and response (XDR) capabilities within its Falcon platform to secure extended internet of things (XIoT) assets including IoT, Industrial IoT, OT, and medical devices. To read this article in full, please click here

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GlobalSign

APRIL 6, 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) technology has made our lives more efficient in every aspect, but with this comes risk. In this article, we take a look at the security protocols to help secure IoT devices.

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GlobalSign

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

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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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A new variant of Mirai — the botnet malware used to launch massive DDoS attacks —has been targeting 13 vulnerabilities in IoT devices connected to Linux servers, according to researchers at Palo Alto Network’s Unit 42 cybersecurity team. To read this article in full, please click here

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Moreover, predictions made by Gartner indicate that a staggering 59% of organizations plan to support their IoT networks through 5G- which opens up new avenues for cybercriminals to exploit. This article explores the possible ramifications that 5G could have for IoT security, along with some steps that enterprises can take to prepare for it.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2022

Researchers have found a vulnerability in a popular C standard library in IoT products that could allow attackers to perform DNS poisoning attacks against a target device. The devices like your laptop, phones, tablets and IoT (Internet of Things) devices such as TVs, temperature sensors, and security cameras. Stay safe, everyone!

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

The growth of the internet of things (IoT) and connected devices are the biggest contributing factors to organizations’ expanding attack surfaces. To read this article in full, please click here

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The breaches underscore the growing threat of vulnerabilities in IoT (Internet of Things) devices. A January 2024 blog on ToolingIdeas.com provides a comprehensive rundown of the risks of IoT devices, particularly robot vacuums. The video is unnerving. Now suck on that, Mr.

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Trend Micro

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In our study, we relied on the tactics, techniques, and procedures of MITRE ATT&CK to define the malware capabilities and characteristics of IoT Linux malware. We describe our findings and how IoT malware has been evolving.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 7, 2021

Back in 2015 and 2017, I ran articles in Inc. For years, in articles, lectures, and books I have discussed how the spread of IoT and AI technologies – both individually and together – are dramatically increasing the danger to human life posed by cyberattacks on healthcare facilities. Argus Cyber Security .

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 6, 2023

Developers of ThingsBoard, an open-source platform for managing IoT devices that's used in various industry sectors, have fixed a vulnerability that could allow attackers to escalate their privileges on a server and send requests with administrative privileges. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

MAY 3, 2023

The ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) has approved a set of security specifications for internet of things (IoT) systems. The oneM2M specifications define a common set of IoT service functions to enable secure data exchange and information interoperability across different vertical sectors, service providers, and use cases.

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Trend Micro

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The most recent Pwn2Own (Fall 2021 Pwn2Own Austin) includes more IoT entries than ever. This gives us an opportunity to probe today’s largest and newest enterprise attack surface: the home office.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2022

A secure by design approach is vital to protecting the internet of things (IoT) and smart cities, according to Lindy Cameron, CEO of the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Growth of IoT giving rise to increased security threats. To read this article in full, please click here

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SecureList

JULY 6, 2022

Among the various offensive security techniques, vulnerability assessment takes priority when it comes to analyzing the security of IoT/IIoT devices. The vulnerability assessment of IoT/IIoT devices is based on analyzing their firmware. The full version of the article is published on the Kaspersky ICS CERT website.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 15, 2023

Cybersecurity vendor Palo Alto has announced new software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) features in its Prisma SASE solution for IoT device security and to help customers meet industry-specific security compliance requirements. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2021

To read this article in full, please click here These are used for authentication, encryption, access control and many other aspects of modern security and they all require cryptographically secure random numbers -- sequences of numbers or symbols that are chosen in a way that's unpredictable by an attacker.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The US Government Accounting Office (GAO) continues to highlight shortcomings in the cybersecurity posture of government entities responsible for the protection of United States infrastructure when it comes to internet of things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) devices and systems. To read this article in full, please click here

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