The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

This is precisely what the consortium of software companies and device manufacturers, led Google, Amazon and Apple, set out to achieve when Matter was conceived four years ago. Matter works much the way website authentication and website traffic encryption gets executed. This same approach really could be applied to other industries.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2020

Wider use of Internet of Things systems that can make daily living safer, healthier and more convenient is on the immediate horizon. I’m referring to the Public Key Infrastructure, or PKI, and the underlying TLS/SSL authentication and encryption protocols. What we’re seeing is pretty basic things around authentication.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 1, 2018

Researchers at Princeton University have released IoT Inspector , a tool that analyzes the security and privacy of IoT devices by examining the data they send across the Internet. Dahua is also a security camera manufacturer, although Amcrest's website makes no references to Dahua. Halo Smoke Detector. No surprises there.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2022

However, in some countries like UK, certain UPS device making companies are offering them connected to the internet. Therefore, system administrators are being advised to put the connected UPS devices behind a virtual private network (VPN) and use them with a multifactor authentication in place.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Machine Identities are Essential for Securing Smart Manufacturing. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) puts networked sensors and intelligent devices directly on the manufacturing floor to collect data, drive artificial intelligence and do predictive analytics. Benefits of IIoT in the manufacturing sector.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

As a tradeoff for enjoying our digital lives, we’ve learned to live with password overload and even tolerate two-factor authentication. I had a chance to discuss this seminal transition with George Avetisov, co-founder and chief executive officer of HYPR , a Manhattan-based supplier of advanced authentication technologies.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Everything connected to the internet is vulnerable to cyber attacks. When device manufacturers and software developers find out about bugs, they immediately release a patch to fix them. Use Strong Passwords & Two-Factor Authentication. Other Tips for Internet Safety in a Nutshell. Keep All Your Devices Up to Date.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 1, 2022

It also represents digital trust [insert the way we are defining DT] between all compliant devices from different manufacturers. Nelson: The security challenges present in many smart home devices include device identity, proper authentication (user and device), confidentiality of sensitive data, and integrity of software.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2022

The platform allows remote access and management of connected devices to manufacturers through an agent is installed on devices. The impact of these flaws is widespread, experts determine that the issues impact more than 150 device models from over 100 manufacturers. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2019

iLnkP2p is bundled with millions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including security cameras and Webcams, baby monitors, smart doorbells, and digital video recorders. Upon connecting, most clients will immediately attempt to authenticate as an administrative user in plaintext, allowing an attacker to obtain the credentials to the device.”

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Internet of Things ( IoT ) is on the threshold of ascending to become the Internet of Everything ( IoE.) What I found most commendable about this Neubiberg, Germany-based semiconductor manufacturer is that it is fully directing its innovations squarely at reversing the negative impacts of climate change. Very well said!

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2021

From smart homes that enable you to control your thermostat from a distance to sensors on oil rigs that help predict maintenance to autonomous vehicles to GPS sensors implanted in the horns of endangered black rhinos , the internet of things is all around you. A Safer Internet of Things. The post The Internet of Things Is Everywhere.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 4, 2022

After a good start, the Internet-enabled, technological revolution we are living through has hit some bumps in the road. To celebrate Independence Day we want to draw your attention to five technologies that could improve life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness on the Internet. Passwordless authentication. DNS encryption.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2022

Researchers from Cyber looked for VNC exposed over the internet and discovered over 8000 VNC instances with authentication disabled, most of them in China, Sweden, and the United States. Exposing VNCs to the internet, increases the likelihood of a cyberattack. connected via VNC and exposed over the internet.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

XZ backdoor to bypass SSH authentication What happened? was used by tens of millions of websites approximately 4% of all sites on the internet which highlights the severity of the incident, whose full impact is yet to be determined. A potentially more impactful threat lies in the satellite internet access supply chain.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

For decades, the cornerstone of IT security has been Public Key Infrastructure, or PKI , a system that allows you to encrypt and sign data, issuing digital certificates that authenticate the identity of users. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The number of internet-facing cameras in the world is growing exponentially. Businesses and homeowners increasingly rely on internet protocol (IP) cameras for surveillance. New research by Cybernews shows an exponential rise in the uptake of internet-facing cameras. Surge in internet-facing cameras.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 28, 2019

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. The Spamhaus attacker, for instance, noticed that there were literally millions of domain name system (DNS) resolvers that remained wide open all over the internet. Beyond DDoS.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Companies will adopt stricter identity verification and access controls, ensuring that even internal users face rigorous authentication processes. Growth of IoT Security Solutions With billions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices connecting to networks worldwide, IoT security will be a top priority.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Manufacturing needs to adopt a Zero Trust approach to mitigate increased cyber threats. Long gone is the time when manufacturing systems and operations were siloed from the Internet and, therefore, were not a cybersecurity target. Thu, 10/20/2022 - 06:20. Survey’s key findings.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Key Findings During the reporting period (August 1, 2024January 31, 2025), the manufacturing sector faced a turbulent threat landscape: Attackers ramped up their abuse of remote external services software, used impersonating domains for targeted spearphishing attacks, and continued to target the sector with ransomware.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 17, 2025

The ransomware targets unpatched internet-facing servers, impacting systems across 70+ countries in sectors like critical infrastructure, health care, governments, education, technology, manufacturing, and small- to medium-sized businesses. This ensures that even if the VPN is compromised, attackers can’t move laterally.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

While the FBI’s InfraGard system requires multi-factor authentication by default, users can choose between receiving a one-time code via SMS or email. ” But USDoD said that in early December, their email address in the name of the CEO received a reply saying the application had been approved (see redacted screenshot to the right).

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Researchers found multiple backdoors in popular VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) appliance made by the German manufacturer Auerswald. Researchers from RedTeam Pentesting discovered multiple backdoors in a popular VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) appliance made by the German manufacturer Auerswald. 7}' 1432d89.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 30, 2018

DataLocker honed its patented approach to manufacturing encrypted portable drives and landed some key military and government clients early on; the company has continued branching out ever since. It has a battery, so it’s platform independent and you don’t have to rely on the computer’s operating system to turn it on or authenticate it.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 26, 2025

Until the last ten years or so, we would largely categorise robots as reactive with mostly industrial applications in areas like manufacturing or warehousing. The pace of AI maturity as it enters its eighth decade has led industry experts to name this the intelligent era and I wholeheartedly agree.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Since it was introduced two years ago, Matter has been embraced by some 400 manufacturers of IoT devices and close to one million Matter certificates have been issued, Nelson told me. DigiCert’s clients and prospects are steadily modernizing the way digital connections get authenticated and sensitive assets get encrypted, Trzupek told me. “In

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2021

The FBI is working with private sector partners who manufacture smart devices to advise customers about the scheme and how to avoid being victimized. The FBI recommends users to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for smart devices exposed online. Users should update their passwords on a regular basis.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 17, 2023

We’ve come to rely on PKI to validate and authenticate all connections on websites and mobile apps – as well as all of the internal IT activity, company-to-company, that supports the digital services we now take for granted. The Internet of Everything lies ahead — and brims with promise. I’ll keep watch and keep reporting.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 1, 2022

A feature adopted by a large number of manufacturers in the recent past is the addition of the internet and related features to their units. Many manufacturers, however, have incorporated internet connectivity and other capabilities into their UPS equipment in recent years to enable remote monitoring and management.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 16, 2020

The organizations now in the line of fire include manufacturing firms , telemarketers, law firms, hospitals , cities and towns , local government agencies and local schools districts – the very underpinnings of the U.S. Widespread adoption of this practice would make a big difference. I’ll keep watch.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 3, 2022

Multiple series of network switches manufactured by Aruba Networks, owned by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Avaya, owned by Extreme Networks, are vulnerable to attacks that could allow attackers to break network segmentation, exfiltrate data from internal networks to the internet, and escape captive portals.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Invariably, Internet of Things (IoT) strategies form the backbone of those efforts. With consumers in particular prioritising convenience and functionality over security, it’s down to manufacturers to ensure security is embedded into devices from the point of creation. The goal is then to analyse it and take impactful action.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Being constantly connected to the internet, they are either protected by basic passwords or, in some cases, have no password protection at all. In response, manufacturers are intensifying their cybersecurity efforts, incorporating advanced CI/CD workflows to safeguard medical devices from escalating attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2021

billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices. While SP 800-213 applies to federal agencies, the latter three are specific to IoT manufacturers. Guidance for Manufacturers. A universe of devices and technology has fallen into our laps at a speed that organizations struggle to manage effectively. In 2019, there were an estimated 9.9

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Even as enterprises across the globe hustle to get their Internet of Things business models up and running, there is a sense of foreboding about a rising wave of IoT-related security exposures. We live in a world where we have nearly three Internet-connected devices for every human on the planet.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Related: Why PKI is well-suited to secure the Internet of Things PKI is the authentication and encryption framework on which the Internet is built. In the classic case of a human user clicking to a website, CAs, like DigiCert, verify the authenticity of the website and encrypt the data at both ends.

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