Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

There are three major threat vectors that harm IoT deployments: Devices are hijacked by malicious software; Data collected and processed in IoT ecosystems is tampered with and impacts the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the information; and, Weak user and device authentication. Security mindset is changing.

IoT 96

IoT Manufacturing Energy and Utilities Data collection 96

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

I’ve decided it might be time to consider a letting the Internet of Things (IoT) into my home. One of the biggest concerns I hear and share is that the manufacturer may suddenly discontinue development of updates. Does it work without internet? It sure would be nice if I could set my thermostat remotely.

Internet 52

Internet Internet IoT Computers and Electronics 52

Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2024

Modern cars are the latest consumer “device” to undergo an internet-crazed overhaul, as manufacturers increasingly stuff their automobiles with the types of features you’d expect from a smartphone, not a mode of transportation. No, we’re not talking about stalkerware. Or hidden Apple AirTags. We’re talking about cars.

Manufacturing 117

Manufacturing Mobile Wireless Internet 117

Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2019

Data collected by the malware include manufacturer and model, OS version, country of residence of the user, the default language of the system, user agent identifier, name of mobile operator, type of internet connection, screen options, time zone, and information about the tainted application containing the Trojan. .

Advertising 111

Advertising Mobile Malware Data collection 111

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 29, 2021

But to all those who are using such devices to keep their homes neat and clean, you better know a fact that such robots when connected to internet can be intercepted by hackers who can then snoop into your homes by hacking the device cameras. But the report doesn’t say to never buy such goods.

Data privacy 85

Data privacy Data collection Passwords Manufacturing 85

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Experts from Honeywell analyzed data collected with the Secure Media Exchange (SMX) , a product it has launched in 2017 and that was designed to protect industrial facilities from USB-borne threats.

Malware 111

Malware IoT Advertising Data collection 111

Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2025

Data Broker Brags About Having Highly Detailed Personal Information on Nearly All Internet Users Gizmodo An owner of a data broker business brags and showcases his company's ability to deliver "personalized messaging at scale." In theory, these could be abused for malicious actions.

Surveillance 59

Surveillance Data breaches Spyware Malware 59

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 8, 2021

“The second reason for this healthy public debate is that thought leaders in technology are in the best position to implement tools for respecting consumer privacy, such as providing full disclosure about data collection and requiring consent for collection of sensitive personal data. McConomy: Facebook, Instagram, etc.,

Data privacy 196

Data privacy Manufacturing Education Technology 196

Malwarebytes

MARCH 3, 2021

Detailed credentials for more than 21 million mobile VPN app users were swiped and advertised for sale online last week, offered by a cyber thief who allegedly stole user data collected by the VPN apps themselves. According to the report, the exposed data belonged to as many as 20 million users.

VPN 145

VPN Passwords Internet Internet 145

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The threats that are notable for the Asian region are represented by a significant number of attacks aimed at manufacturing of chips, microprocessors and system control boards of different IT vendors, whose principal manufacturing operations are located in Asia. Espionage as one of the main APT groups’ goals.

Cybercrime 108

Cybercrime Hacking Banking Phishing 108

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Today, organizations are also embracing a record number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices to accomplish objectives. These devices interweave with each other, creating an essential fabric in our data collection methods, manufacturing operations, and much more. Securing your IoT environment.

IoT 94

IoT Encryption Internet Internet 94

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

The personal data collected by the criminal botnets is the source of baseline intelligence that ideologues and propagandists continue to use to target and refine their disinformation campaigns, which they typically disperse by social media. I’ll keep watch. Acohido Pulitzer Prize-winning business journalist Byron V.

Ransomware 153

Ransomware Government Firewall Cyber Insurance 153

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

For example, the recent ransomware that leverages IT/OT convergence including the manufacturing and energy industries has prompted CISA to issue guidance regarding ransomware impacting OT environments ( read the guidance and how Tenable can help). They tend to spend time patching, upgrading, and replacing systems. Conclusion.

Energy and Utilities 101

Energy and Utilities Threat Detection Manufacturing Technology 101

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 6, 2022

There are many ways that data collection, and data availability, make less sense as the years pass by. The individual sections of the 17 digit number detail all manner of information about the car, ranging from manufacturer to attributes. What say you, car manufacturers?

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Wireless Risk Data collection 98

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Industrial control systems (ICS) are the backbone of critical infrastructure, powering essential operations in the energy, manufacturing, water treatment, and transportation sectors. These systems are integral to the smooth operation of industries such as manufacturing, power generation, oil and gas, water management, and more.

Firmware 111

Firmware Encryption Manufacturing Risk 111

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 14, 2021

On the connected medical devices side, the personal data these devices hold is a valuable target to malicious actors. Indeed, this is highlighted by a recent study which found 82% of organisations that have deployed medical devices with Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities have experienced a cyberattack.

Healthcare 91

Healthcare IoT Technology Data collection 91

SecureList

MARCH 13, 2025

Localtonet is a reverse proxy server providing internet access to local services. powershell ntdsutil.exe "'ac i ntds'" 'ifm' "'create full temp'" q q Additionally, manual PowerShell commands were observed for dumping data from these locations. An example download link is: hxxp://45[.]156[.]21[.]148:8443/winuac.exe hxxp://localtonet[.]com/nssm-2.24.zip

Energy and Utilities 76

Energy and Utilities Software Accountability Phishing 76

SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

A hacking collective compromised roughly 150,000 internet-connected surveillance cameras from Verkada, Inc., granting them access to live and archived video feeds across multiple organizations, including manufacturing facilities, hospitals, schools, police departments and prisons.

Surveillance 129

Surveillance IoT Accountability Passwords 129

SecureWorld News

JUNE 24, 2024

Benefits of a data protection and governance platform The security and privacy risk nexus of the IoT Statista forecasts 75 billion IoT (Internet of Things) devices by 2025, so in practical terms, this means there's going to be an exponential increase in risk due to associated vulnerabilities for IoT devices.

IoT 107

IoT InfoSec Artificial Intelligence Risk 107

ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

And, as my guest will say later in this podcast, these virtual SOCs are like pen testing the internet. We can't just, you know, bust things up into small parts and say this is my world because again, internet is a pen test and we're all in this together. VAMOSI: That’s on the data collection side.

Internet 40

Internet Internet Insurance Cyber Insurance 40

SecureWorld News

JUNE 14, 2022

I love the possibilities that Internet of Things (IoT) products bring to our lives. CEs and BAs must always consider and mitigate IoT risks appropriately to protect patients and insureds, meet HIPAA compliance, and also to comply with a wide range of additional legal data protection requirements. IoT devices are always collecting data.

IoT 87

IoT Healthcare Risk Internet 87

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In a typical internet hoax manner, crypto scam sites offered visitors to get rich quick by paying a small fee. In reality, the scheme worked the way any other internet hoax would: the self-professed altruists went off the radar once they received the deposit.

Phishing 119

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 119

eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

When millions of people around the world were sent home to work at the onset of the global COVD-19 pandemic, they left behind not only empty offices but also a host of Internet of Things (IoT) devices – from smartwatches to networked printers – that were still connected to corporate networks and cranking away.

IoT 145

IoT Risk Architecture Manufacturing 145

ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Vamosi: I should probably mention that we’re going to be talking about both the physical fingerprint on your hand and also the fingerprint of your internet browser or your address. On the internet no one knows you are a dog, but actually they do know something about you. There's a bunch of different technologies there.

Hacking 52

Hacking Authentication Artificial Intelligence Technology 52

Krebs on Security

MAY 21, 2024

student Erik Rye found they could mostly avoid requesting unallocated BSSIDs by consulting the list of BSSID ranges assigned to specific device manufacturers. Rye said Apple’s response addressed the most depressing aspect of their research: That there was previously no way for anyone to opt out of this data collection.

Computers and Electronics 349

Computers and Electronics Wireless Mobile Software 349

Centraleyes

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This pivotal moment marked a significant step forward in enhancing data privacy protections for Floridians, providing them with greater control over their personal information in an increasingly digital world. Two Strikes and… In! This is the third year in a row that Senator Bradley and Rep.

Data privacy 52

Data privacy Advertising Media Small Business 52

SecureList

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Sample VBShower Launcher content VBShower::Cleaner This script is designed to clear the contents of all files inside the LocalMicrosoftWindowsTemporary Internet FilesContent.Word folder by opening each in write mode. log:AppCache028732611605321388.dat, dat, before using the Execute() function to pass control to that file.

Encryption 133

Encryption Penetration Testing Malware Phishing 133

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Recently, NIST has been taking a closer look at the Internet of Things (IoT), inviting input on practical risks organizations face as they move into the age of connected devices. The proliferation of connected devices offers enormous business benefit, across industries as diverse as manufacturing, healthcare and automotive.

IoT 97

IoT Cybersecurity Manufacturing Digital transformation 97