Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

Why Businesses Can’t Afford Anything Less Than Zero Trust in IoT. The IoT Landscape and Threats. Considering the inherent insecurity of connected devices, the threats facing organizations today often involve weakly-defended IoT equipment as the first line of attack. Ensure ownership and governance. brooke.crothers.

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Dark Reading

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

UL’s SafeCyber will allow organizations to manage cybersecurity governance and processes as well as speed up time spent on firmware development.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

The rapid proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) represents vast opportunities for the public sector. However, as IoT innovation and adoption grows, so do the associated security risks. However, as IoT innovation and adoption grows, so do the associated security risks.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2021

The internet of things (IoT) describes the network of interconnected devices embedded with sensors, software, or other technology that exchange data with other devices and systems over the Internet. . This means that currently there are three IoT devices for every one human on the planet. The Technical Challenge of IoT Security.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

To perform the experiment, we used Internet of Things (IoT) search engines to search for open devices that utilized common printer ports and protocols. To find out how many printers were on the menu for our experiment, we searched for IP addresses with open ports on specialized IoT search engines, such as Shodan and Censys.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 5, 2024

A topic that I recently got asked about was vulnerability mitigation for IoT systems, which shows that even within the security community there is still a belief that mitigation equals threat resolution. The post IoT Security Means Remediation Not Mitigation appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 24, 2021

Mirai hoovers up vulnerable Internet of Things (IoT) devices and adds them to its network of zombie devices, which can then be used to launch huge Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. Realtek chipsets are found in many embedded IoT devices. At least 65 vendors are affected. Exactly what Mirai wants. Vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This incident highlights the necessity of keeping machines inside the firewall perimeter up to date, and serves as a reminder that any IOT device could be abused as a foothold to reach Windows machines. It was a rare and notable event to observe a Linux ELF application being used to try to spread malware across platforms to Windows computers.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 13, 2021

Although never visible to end-users, TCP/IP stacks are libraries that vendors add to their firmware to support internet connectivity and other networking functions like DNS queries for their devices. The healthcare sector is indeed in the top 3 of most affected by these vulnerabilities, together with the government. Exploitation.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

IoT Inspector , a European platform for IoT security analysis, and CHIP , a German IT magazine, recently discovered an alarming number of vulnerabilities in commonly used Wi-Fi routers. IoT Inspector discusses the most common vulnerabilities found: "Some of the security issues were detected more than once.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Richard Staynings , Chief Security Strategist for IoT security company Cylera and teaching professor for cybersecurity at the University of Denver, provides comments throughout. government than anything else," said Staynings. government (and many other national governments) have determined ransomware to be a form of terrorism.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Related: IoT exposures explained I’ve conversed several times with Jeff Hudson about this. APIs , the interface coding that allows two different machines to exchange data – for instance, an IoT device and a command server — are machines as well. By comparison, scant effort has gone into securing the latter.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

This aptly describes the Internet of Things (IoT), where many small things are coming together to shape what we all hope will deliver a great leap in the way we live and do business. According to Maciej Kranz, Cisco VP for strategic innovation, writing for IoTechExpo.com , “[In 2018] IoT security will become the No.

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SC Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

Today’s columnist, Matt Wyckhouse of Finite State, says to lock down IoT devices, manufacturers have to build security in from the start. billion IoT devices expected to hit the market globally by 2025. A recent Microsoft Security Signals survey found that just 29% of companies have any budget allocated to protect firmware at all.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2022

IoT and Machine Identity Management in Financial Services. How is IoT changing the financial sector? IoT has already positively impacted the financial sector and will only continue to in the future. The most notable and well-documented example of investment in the IoT infrastructure has been by retail banks.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 8, 2024

RSA Conference delivers in terms of interesting dialogues with other cybersecurity professionals, and this year while there is not much on the conference agenda related to IoT security there is a lot of discussion about it. The post RSAC 2024 Day 2: IoT Security Questions (and Answers) appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

Since the first stay-at-home measures were imposed by governments to keep everyone safe from the worsening COVID-19 pandemic, we at Malwarebytes have been making sure that you, dear reader, are as cyber-secure as possible in your home network, while you try to work and while your children attend online classes. Lack of updates.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The message could appear be from a government agency, your bank, your place of worship, your gym, a colleague at work. If you use IoT devices, create a separate network on your router for them since they aren’t always the most secure connections to the outside world. It may look just like the real thing. Update Everything.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

For example, when authorities and governments want to take down illegal websites, they use DNS blocking to reroute the traffic to a page that explains their action. According to the researchers, the affected devices are “well-known IoT devices running the latest firmware.” Also read: How to Prevent DNS Attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 23, 2022

We have to think about how to extend trust to mobile devices and to IoT devices, and how to more effectively protect supply chains and critical infrastructure,” Sabin says. “We We also must find ways to encourage high levels of compliance with industry standards and government regulations.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

IoT Design Frameworks 2.2. Threat modeling can be applied to a wide range of things, including software, applications, systems, networks, distributed systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and business processes. Deploy malicious firmware. Table of contents 1. Threat Modelling 1.1. Why threat modelling is important 1.2.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

government found most of the networks could be breached using ordinary, well-known attack methods. government plans to do just that across 100-plus federal agencies. Hackers working for Flax Typhoon created the botnet by breaching 260,000-plus consumer IoT devices in the U.S. If so, you might want to check out how the U.S.

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Adam Shostack

JANUARY 2, 2025

If you're not familiar with the Common Criteria, it's an attempt to use the buying power of major governments to improve the security of the things they buy, and to reduce costs for manufacturers by aligning their security requirements. We hope that you find these documents useful as a starting point for creating a TMSA for your IoT device."

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Invariably, Internet of Things (IoT) strategies form the backbone of those efforts. Enormous quantities of data can be generated by and collected from a wide variety of IoT devices. The diversity of IoT devices and lack of standardisation also poses challenges. The goal is then to analyse it and take impactful action.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

That is not much different from what happens with software and firmware code signing today. Whether it is a software upgrade for a program, a mobile application, or firmware for a device, code is signed, sealed, and delivered, and you are left with the future in your hands! PKIs are critical to the secure operation of the IoT.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2018

The vulnerabilities allow hackers, governments, or anyone with malicious intention to read files, add/remove users, add/modify existing data, or execute commands with highest privileges on all of the devices. CVE-2018-18472 – XXE and Unauthenticated Remote Command Execution in Axentra Hipserv NAS firmware. . Firmware Analysis.

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The Security Ledger

MARCH 13, 2019

Forget about Congress's latest attempt to regulate IoT security. The post Spotlight: CTIA’s IoT Cybersecurity Certification is a Big Deal. Forget about Congress’s latest attempt to regulate IoT security. Federal Government to meet strict information security standards. to reign in insecure IoT endpoints.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In 2016, the Mirai IoT botnet shut down part of the internet, yet variations still plague us today. Maybe our current approach to IoT botnets isn’t working? They spoke at BlackHat USA 2021 where they launched a new tool to find IoT based CnC servers. Clearly, there needs to be another approach. Davanian: This is Ali.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Utilities must implement layered security protocols, conduct regular audits, train employees on cyber threats, and collaborate with government agencies to safeguard against evolving attacks. John Gallagher , Vice President of Viakoo Labs at Viakoo, said that IoT, OT, and ICS lend themselves to exposures of physical systems.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Modern-day attacks increasingly target the firmware and boot stages of computing systems, aiming to compromise devices long before the operating system is fully functional. Firmware Integrity Checks: Firmware sits between the hardware and software, making it an attractive target for attackers.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

California recently became the first state in the union to pass a cybersecurity law addressing “smart” devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The term IoT generally refers to anything connected to the internet, including smart home devices (e.g., Amazon’s Alexa, NEST thermostats, etc.). Code § 1798.91.06(a))

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

California recently became the first state in the union to pass a cybersecurity law addressing “smart” devices and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The term IoT generally refers to anything connected to the internet, including smart home devices (e.g., Amazon’s Alexa, NEST thermostats, etc.). Code § 1798.91.06(a))

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 14, 2024

To backtrack a little , it's important to understand that a lot of threat actors target routers - which can include modems and gateways - alongside internet-of-things (IoT devices). Security vulnerabilities in router firmware is too large of a topic to cover in just a section of this post.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2018

Ben Nassi, a researcher at Cyber@BGU, will be presenting “Attacking Smart Irrigation Systems” in Las Vegas at the prestigious Def Con 26 Conference in the IoT Village on August 11. A botnet is a large network of computers or devices controlled by a command and control server without the owner’s knowledge.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 31, 2024

infrastructure sectors, including healthcare, government services, financial services, and critical manufacturing. Be Cautious with Smart Devices: Secure your IoT devices by changing default passwords and keeping firmware updated. By August 2024, RansomHub had breached at least 210 victims across various critical U.S.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

US government agencies warned that the Daixin Team cybercrime group is actively targeting the U.S. Below are the mitigations provided in the alert: Install updates for operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. Use monitoring tools to observe whether IoT devices are behaving erratically due to a compromise.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

Governments, nonprofits, and schools—some forced to close their doors—didn’t escape unscathed. Services—a catch-all term encompassing service-providing sectors such as transportation, travel, finance, health, education, information, government, and a myriad of other industries—was targeted the most by cybercriminals.

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