Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The problem is that there is no monetary incentive for companies to invest in the cybersecurity measures needed to keep their products secure. But it's just one of dozens of awful "security" measures commonly found in IoT devices. Most importantly, laws like these spur innovations in cybersecurity. This law is not a panacea.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 7, 2020

They call for: Distinguishing between consumer and industrial IoT. And if you need more security and privacy principles for the IoT, here's a list of over twenty. The BSA -- also known as the Software Alliance, formerly the Business Software Alliance -- is an industry lobbying group. Offering incentives for integrating security.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The journey from sensors in the field to servers in the control room is a cybersecurity tightrope journey. A connected world means a vulnerable world Utilities now rely on large networks of IoT devices, from sensors buried underground to servers that crunch data in remote locations.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) has come a long, long way since precocious students at Carnegie Melon University installed micro-switches inside of a Coca-Cola vending machine so they could remotely check on the temperature and availability of their favorite beverages. Related: Companies sustain damage from IoT attacks That was back in 1982.

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Joseph Steinberg

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Rockville, MD – November 17, 2021 – Sepio Systems , the leader in Zero Trust Hardware Access (ZTHA), announced today that cybersecurity expert Joseph Steinberg has joined its advisory board. Steinberg has led organizations within the cybersecurity industry for nearly 25 years and is a top industry influencer worldwide.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 21, 2021

About one-quarter of respondents do not incorporate any of the listed measures to protect these devices and many feel as though consumers are not responsible for smart and IoT device security.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Alkove Jim Alkove , CEO, Oleria Identity is cybersecurity’s biggest challenge. Sundaresan Bindu Sundaresan , Cybersecurity Director, LevelBlue In 2025, cybercriminals will exploit supply chain vulnerabilities, ransomware, IoT botnets, and AI-driven phishing. Attackers arent hacking in theyre logging in.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

NSFOCUS has identified a resurgence of the XorBot botnet, a potent threat to Internet of Things (IoT) devices worldwide.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 28, 2019

Related: IoT botnets now available for economical DDoS blasts. Three years later, October 2016, a DDoS attack, dubbed Mirai, topped 600 gigabytes per second while taking aim at the website of cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs. This attacker easily located IoT devices that used the manufacturers’ default security setting.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 20, 2022

A new Comcast study hints at a major risk to businesses, governments and public systems due to poor cybersecurity in the booming Internet of Things industry. The post Study: Consumer security savvy is way behind IoT threat landscape appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 25, 2025

FinTech and Communications Leader, IDT Corporation partners with AccuKnox to deploy runtime security-powered CNAPP (Cloud Native Application Protection Platform) for IoT/Edge Security. The findings underscore the necessity of implementing robust security measures as IoT technologies continue to be integrated across multiple industries.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

Cybersecurity researchers at S-RM team discovered a novel attack technique used by the Akira ransomware gang. They found unsecured IoT devices, including webcams and a fingerprint scanner, using them to bypass security defenses and successfully deploy the ransomware. ” reads the report published by the S-RM team.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Researchers have identified and addressed three critical vulnerabilities in Contiki-NG, a popular open-source operating system for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to crash devices or... The post Contiki-NG IoT OS Patches Critical Vulnerabilities appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Industrial automation and operational technology (OT) are at a critical intersection where cybersecurity is not a "nice to have" but an essential component of system design and implementation. On the other hand, many believe that a foundational understanding of controls engineering is essential to being a competent OT cybersecurity engineer.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

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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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 7, 2021

Today, however, after, having had literally hundreds of conversations with, and about, Israeli cybersecurity companies, I thought that I would mention to my readers a few of the firms that I find interesting. The firm has also expanded into cybersecurity systems for aircraft. Argus Cyber Security . Axis Security.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 5, 2025

The massive Eleven11bot has compromised more than 86,000 IoT devices, including security cameras and network video recorders, to launch hundreds of DDoS attacks, and security researchers say the threat actors behind the botnet are trying to grow it even more.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The bill would increase protection for the billions of connected devices "owned or controlled by the government" in homes and businesses.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 3, 2019

In August, CyberITL completed a large-scale survey of software security practices in the IoT environment, by looking at the compiled software. Data Collected: 22 Vendors 1,294 Products 4,956 Firmware versions 3,333,411 Binaries analyzed Date range of data: 2003-03-24 to 2019-01-24 (varies by vendor, most up to 2018 releases). [.].

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

In a digital landscape increasingly dependent on interconnected devices, the rise in malicious Internet of Things (IoT) botnet activity is becoming a significant cause for concern. This tactic is commonly associated with a variety of IoT botnets, exploiting the lax security measures present in billions of IoT devices worldwide.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Zscaler ThreatLabz report reveals a 2024 surge in mobile, IoT, and OT cyberattacks, highlighting key trends and the need for zero trust security.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. Below is an exhaustive list of key cybersecurity trends to watch out for in 2025. Lets explore the top current cybersecurity trends this year. The challenge?

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 13, 2025

In this article, we'll explore how AI enhances cybersecurity, its key benefits, and why businesses are increasingly relying on AI-driven security solutions. How does AI work in cybersecurity? This speeds up response times and reduces the burden on cybersecurity teams.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Related: IoT growing at a 24% clip To get there to fully tap the potential of a hyper-interconnected ecosystem where devices, data, AI and humans converge to benefit humankind cybersecurity must first catch up. Here are a few takeaways: Walls must come down The front lines of cybersecurity are in flux.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Cybersecurity governance has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few decades. We have moved beyond traditional compliance-driven security models to risk-based approaches, integrating cybersecurity into enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks. But the question remains: where are we headed?

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

As the digital landscape evolves, cybersecurity remains a critical concern for businesses, governments, and individuals alike. With the advent of new technologies and rising cyber threats , 2025 promises significant shifts in the cybersecurity domain. YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Can Cybersecurity Make You a Millionaire?

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The use of unmanaged and IoT devices in enterprises is growing exponentially, and will account for 55.7 A critical concern is deploying IoT devices without requisite security controls. Furthermore, 83% of IoT-based transactions happen over plaintext channels and not SSL, making them especially risky.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 31, 2024

The widespread adoption of IoT devices has created new cybersecurity challenges, including those related to external attack surface management. The post Modern Strategies for IoT Device Fingerprinting appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a never-before-seen botnet comprising an army of small office/home office (SOHO) and IoT devices that are likely operated by a Chinese nation-state threat actor called Flax Typhoon (aka Ethereal Panda or RedJuliett).

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Troy Hunt

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

But I digress; this week's update consists of some brief discussion around data breaches and yesterday's blog post on how I like to meet, followed by a lot of audience engagement on the topic of IoT. I really enjoyed that and it went on a lot longer than planned, I hope you get something out of it too.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

IoT devices (routers, cameras, NAS boxes, and smart home components) multiply every year. The first-ever large-scale malware attacks on IoT devices were recorded back in 2008, and their number has only been growing ever since. Telnet, the overwhelmingly popular unencrypted IoT text protocol, is the main target of brute-forcing.

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Cyber Trust Mark, a new cybersecurity safety label for Internet-of-Things (IoT) consumer devices. IoT products can be susceptible to a range of security vulnerabilities," the U.S. Under this program, qualifying consumer smart products that meet robust cybersecurity standards will bear

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Implementing modern cryptography standards on tiny IoT devices is hard. The post Amazing Fast Crypto for IoT — US NIST Fingers ASCON appeared first on Security Boulevard. They’re underpowered, need to sip battery charge and something like AES is often overkill.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2024

The post Brits Ban Default Passwords — and More IoT Stupidity appeared first on Security Boulevard. The UK’s Product Security and Tele­comm­uni­cations Infra­struc­ture Act aims to improve the security of net-connected consumer gear.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Cybersecurity has become one of the most critical fields in technology, ensuring that data, networks, and systems are protected from unauthorized access and malicious attacks. As cyber threats escalate, the demand for skilled professionals in cybersecurity is skyrocketing. trillion annually.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The State of Cybersecurity in Canada 2025 report, published by the Canadian Cybersecurity Network (CCN) and the Security Architecture Podcast , delivers an in-depth analysis of the evolving threat landscape, emerging risks, and strategic recommendations for Canadian organizations.

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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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