The Last Watchdog

JULY 30, 2018

One sliver of the $90 billion, or so, companies are expected to spend this year on cybersecurity products and services is an estimated $85 million they will shell out for encrypted flash drives. We discussed why encrypted flash drives have become established as a must-have portable business tool in the digital age. Park: Exactly.

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Adam Shostack

JULY 17, 2018

Today, a global coalition led by civil society and technology experts sent a letter asking the government of Australia to abandon plans to introduce legislation that would undermine strong encryption.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 15, 2022

To consumers, the Internet of Things might bring to mind a smart fridge that lets you know when to buy more eggs, or the ability to control your home’s lighting and temperature remotely through your phone. But for cybersecurity professionals, internet-connected medical devices are more likely to be top-of-mind. The device side.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 19, 2020

Ensure remote workers are more secure by following these five tips: Change the Default Password: Routers should have the manufacturer default password updated the moment it’s turned on and connected. Configure a Firewall: Most routers come with a built-in firewall to block unauthorized incoming internet traffic.

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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 13, 2019

In the not too distant future, each one of us will need to give pause, on a daily basis, to duly consider how we purchase and use Internet of Things devices and services. This will be led by the manufacturing, consumer, transportation and utilities sectors. This is coming. This time the stakes are too high. Talk more soon.

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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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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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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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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. Fortanix is supplying the advanced encryption technology underpinning Google’s new service.

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Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2024

Introduction to TLS and Certificate Transparency Log Securing Internet communications is crucial for maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of information in transit. 509 [2] certificates) and encrypted, authenticated connections (TLS [3] and its precursor, SSL [4] ). For instance, suppose firewall manufacturer ACME Inc.

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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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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers from Kookmin University and the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA) discovered an implementation vulnerability in the source code of the Rhysida ransomware. Rhysida ransomware employed a secure random number generator to generate the encryption key and subsequently encrypt the data.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 26, 2022

Part 1: Your data has been encrypted! Part 1: Your data has been encrypted! As you can see, our files have in fact been encrypted by the ransomware across multiple directories with the “ encrypt ” extension. Just keep in mind that right now we can effectively communicate out to the internet.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 4, 2024

Launched in 2008, privnote.com employs technology that encrypts each message so that even Privnote itself cannot read its contents. Other Privnote phishing domains that also phoned home to the same Internet address as pirwnote[.]com The real Privnote, at privnote.com. And it doesn’t send or receive messages. com include privnode[.]com

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 6, 2024

The industry is also vulnerable to ransomware attacks, in which cybercriminals encrypt critical data and demand a ransom for its release. To learn from cybersecurity experts across the manufacturing and industrial sectors, attend the SecureWorld Manufacturing & Retail virtual conference on August 28, 2024.

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Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used to describe the network of interconnected electronic devices with “smart” technology. billion “things” connected to the Internet , a 30% increase from 2015. There are several reasons why the Internet of Things is such a threat to our digital security.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2022

. “Ransomware and brute-force attacks have been widely targeting all networking devices, and the most vulnerable victims will be those devices exposed to the Internet without any protection. “Check whether your NAS is exposed to the Internet.” ” states the security advisory published by the company.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2024

The experts observed the threat actors using a new version of their encryptor that adds the “blackbytent_h” file extension to encrypted files, drops four vulnerable driver files, and uses victim Active Directory credentials to spread. “Talos observed some differences in the recent BlackByte attacks.

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Manufacturers: Ring doorbell security SimpliSafe smart home security Swann smart home security Yale smart home security Ring doorbell security: What do you need to know? Encryption: End-to-end encryption isn’t enabled by default for doorbells but should be activated. Encryption: What’s the deal?

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Webroot

MARCH 15, 2021

Drafted by the Internet Engineering Task Force (ITEF) in 1998, it became an Internet Standard in 2017. That means security vendors and device manufacturers who rely on embedded threat intelligence should insist on visibility surrounding the successor to IPv4. On the other hand, IPv6 is based on 128-bit encryption.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Source NewsBytes The Port of Seattle first reported it was experiencing an internet and web systems outage. The Port of Seattle, including SEA Airport, is experiencing an internet and web systems outage, which is impacting some systems at the airport. According a message posted on X, the problems impacted some systems at the airport.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 10, 2021

There are so many reasons why manufacturers connect their products to the Internet, whether it’s industrial machines, medical devices, consumer goods or even cars. Additionally, many auto manufacturers now have the ability to remotely update software to fix vulnerabilities or even upgrade functionality. Device Security is Hard.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. Unfortunately, at that moment, there were over 300,000 of those cameras connected to the internet. Nowadays, malware is an indispensable part of the internet (even if we do not like it).

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 31, 2021

Requirements also included that the firmware was to be signed by the manufacturer and verified by the pacemaker. The solution allows the manufacturer to create an innovative process that maintains data safety throughout every communication. Use case 3: Smart meter manufacturer.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

An IoT device connected to a network is simply a potential bridge between the internet and a malicious entity. Driven by the need to secure themselves against increasing threats, organizations (both manufacturers and IoT consumers) realize that they need better built-in security. Security mindset is changing.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2021

NAS servers are a privileged target for hackers because they normally store large amounts of data.The ransomware was targeting poorly protected or vulnerable NAS servers manufactured by QNAP, threat actors exploited known vulnerabilities or carried out brute-force attacks.

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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.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Encryption and data backup. Data encryption is a protection strategy that renders data useless even when an intruder accesses it. Encrypting all your company’s sensitive data and private information ensures that it’s protected from data breaches. Secure your hardware.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 17, 2023

What’s more, digital certificates can get issued by different CAs, or by components manufacturers, or even internally by the enterprise itself. The guy who’s running identity access management is different than the guy in charge of encryption or the guy running DevOps,” he says. And they’re not talking to each other.

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2022

The list of victims includes manufacturing organizations, banks, schools, and event and meeting planning companies. The Holy Ghost ransomware appends the file extension.h0lyenc to filenames of encrypted files. MSTIC linked DEV-0530 to another North Korean-based group tracked as PLUTONIUM (aka DarkSeoul or Andariel ).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

Most of us connect our mobile devices to a Wi-Fi router for internet access, but this connection can leave our network and data vulnerable to cyber threats. To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended. The exact method for doing this may vary depending on your router manufacturer.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 24, 2023

Entry for Rheinmetall on BlackBasta leak site Rheinmetall’s main activities are in the automobile industry and weapons manufacturing, and it descibes itself as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of military vehicles and ammunition. After the data is copied, the ransomware encrypts files and gives them the ".basta"

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Most folks don’t realize that the Internet contributes more than 3.7 This should include everything from the extraction of raw materials, design, manufacturing, transportation, and even the final recycling of the devices. percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

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Adam Levin

AUGUST 13, 2018

Medtronic manufactures the targeted pacemakers. Also criticized was Medtronic’s failure to implement rudimentary security standards such as https encryption and digital signatures. The flaws, McKee pointed out, would be preventable with proper security, such as encryption and tighter authentication protocols. Read more here.

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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. “Software-based remediation is unlikely due to the infeasibility of changing device UIDs, which are permanently assigned during the manufacturing process.

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