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Enhancing Energy Management: Tackling the Security Challenges of Smart Metering

SecureWorld News

Smart meters are transforming the way we manage energy consumption. Central to the Smart Grid (SG) initiative, these devices facilitate two-way communication between utilities and household appliances, enabling real-time monitoring and control. Security risks Despite their benefits, smart meters introduce several security risks.

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Actions Target Russian Govt. Botnet, Hydra Dark Market

Krebs on Security

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has disrupted a giant botnet built and operated by a Russian government intelligence unit known for launching destructive cyberattacks against energy infrastructure in the United States and Ukraine. energy facilities. Separately, law enforcement agencies in the U.S. Dragonfly 2.0,

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MY TAKE: ‘IOWN’ makes the business case for fostering diversity, respecting individual privacy

The Last Watchdog

I had a wide-ranging conversation with NTT Research President & CEO Kazu Gomi about an ambitious initiative called Innovative Optical and Wireless Network ( IOWN ) that aims to develop next-generation networks and computations. IOWN is all about supporting increased bandwidth, capacity and energy efficiency.

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GUEST ESSAY: Taking proactive steps to heal the planet — by reducing the impact of video streaming

The Last Watchdog

Encoders, for instance, consume significantly more energy than decoders – sometimes as much as 5 to 10 times as much energy, in comparison. Optimizing energy use Carbon footprint assessment must encompass all direct and indirect emissions within the value chain. Embracing energy-efficient design principles.

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Bluetooth Bug Opens Devices to Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

Threatpost

The "BLURtooth" flaw allows attackers within wireless range to bypass authentication keys and snoop on devices utilizing implementations of Bluetooth 4.0 through 5.0.

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Why smart meters will be essential to our sustainable future

CyberSecurity Insiders

As highlighted in the recent COP26 conference, human activity is causing unprecedented and potentially irreversible change to our environment, which is being driven by our production of harmful emissions and excessive energy consumption. But smart meters aren’t just saving energy in the homes of consumers.

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Trends in connected homes in 2021 – Improved security and connectivity

CyberSecurity Insiders

For example, you have wireless control devices — and their corresponding apps — that allow you to control the entirety of your home through a wireless source. Doing so saves energy and improves efficiency, allowing you to remotely control kitchen devices, smart AC, smart speakers and displays, lights and other applications.