New Report on IoT Security
Schneier on Security
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
The Atlantic Council has published a report on securing the Internet of Things: “Security in the Billions: Toward a Multinational Strategy to Better Secure the IoT Ecosystem.”
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Understanding the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark: A New Era for IoT Security
SecureWorld News
JANUARY 8, 2025
From baby monitors to home security systems, these IoT products have become integral to daily life, yet they also present significant cybersecurity risks. Industry leaders back the initiative Key stakeholders have expressed their enthusiasm for the Cyber Trust Mark's potential to improve IoT security and consumer trust.
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Analyzing IoT Security Best Practices
Schneier on Security
JUNE 25, 2020
New research: " Best Practices for IoT Security: What Does That Even Mean? " We consider categories of best practices, and how they apply over the lifecycle of IoT devices. by Christopher Bellman and Paul C. Back in 2017, I catalogued nineteen security and privacy guideline documents for the Internet of Things.
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New IoT Security Regulations
Schneier on Security
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Due to ever-evolving technological advances, manufacturers are connecting consumer goods -- from toys to lightbulbs to major appliances -- to the internet at breakneck speeds. But it's just one of dozens of awful "security" measures commonly found in IoT devices. This is the Internet of Things, and it's a security nightmare.
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MY TAKE: Securing the Internet of Everything: why self-healing devices are the next frontier
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. Not coincidentally, industry standards groups and government regulators have stepped forward to embrace a vital supporting role.
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STEPS FORWARD: Regulators are on the move to set much needed IoT security rules of the road
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. After all, government mandates combined with industry standards are the twin towers of public safety. Related: The need for supply chain security This is to be expected.
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Here are the biggest IoT security threats facing the enterprise in 2017
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 21, 2016
The coming year will bring a large-scale IoT security breach, with fleet management, retail, manufacturing, and government at the biggest risk, according to experts.
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The IoT Cybersecurity Act of 2020: Implications for Devices
eSecurity Planet
JANUARY 22, 2021
billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices. As more information about IoT device vulnerabilities is published, the pressure on industry and government authorities to enhance security standards might be reaching a tipping point. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large. By 2025, we expect 21.5
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March to 5G could pile on heavier security burden for IoT device manufacturers
SC Magazine
APRIL 9, 2021
As the Department of Defense works on standards to dictate 5G rollout, security requirements may be too much for IoT manufacturers. Of course, many security hurdles for IoT device manufacturers are not specific to 5G. Of course, many security hurdles for IoT device manufacturers are not specific to 5G.
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'Best Practices for IoT Security'
Adam Shostack
JANUARY 2, 2025
There's an interesting new draft, Best Practices for IoT Security: What Does That Even Mean? There's an interesting new draft, Best Practices for IoT Security:What Does That Even Mean? by Christopher Bellman and Paul C. van Oorschot. It's by Christopher Bellman and Paul C. van Oorschot.
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US House Passes IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
House of Representatives passed the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, a bill that aims at improving the security of IoT devices. House of Representatives last week passed the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, a bill designed to improve the security of IoT devices. Mark Warner (D-Va.) Pierluigi Paganini.
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“Best Practices for IoT Security”
Adam Shostack
JUNE 8, 2020
There’s an interesting new draft, Best Practices for IoT Security:What Does That Even Mean? It’s by Christopher Bellman and Paul C. van Oorschot.
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Understanding Global IoT Security Regulations
Security Boulevard
JUNE 29, 2021
The IoT is maturing rapidly, and surveys show that global IoT spending will achieve a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3% It offers promising benefits that are rapidly transforming a variety of industries, including manufacturing, health care, commercial buildings, smart homes, retail and energy.
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IoT Cybersecurity: 5 Major Vulnerabilities and How to Tackle Them
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. If you take a look at the global market for IoT, you can easily spot the trend. IoT devices are exposed to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. IoT is a complicated concept.
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Malvertising Campaign Targets IoT Devices: GeoEdge
eSecurity Planet
AUGUST 9, 2021
A malicious advertising campaign originating out of Eastern Europe and operating since at least mid-June is targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to home networks, according to executives with GeoEdge, which offers ad security and quality solutions to online and mobile advertisers. Malvertising is Evolving.
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Top IoT Security Solutions of 2021
eSecurity Planet
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
IoT security is where endpoint detection and response ( EDR ) and enterprise mobility management ( EMM ) meet the challenges of a rapidly expanding edge computing infrastructure. As the enterprise attack surface grows, IoT is yet another attack vector organizations aren’t fully prepared to defend.
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140 5 IoT Security Predictions for 2019
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 21, 2018
2018 was the year of the Internet of Things (IoT), massive attacks and various botnets hit smart devices, These are 5 IoT Security Predictions for 2019. IoT Attacks in 2018. Do the increased attacks mean the industry is becoming accustomed to IoT cyber attacks? Insights from VDOO’s leadership.
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The Growing Presence (and Security Risks) of IoT
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
As most of us know, IoT devices are on the rise in enterprise networks. According to McKinsey & Company , the proportion of organizations that use IoT products has grown from 13 percent in 2014 to 25 percent today. The issue is that these tens of billions of new devices will likely amplify the inherent security risks of IoT.
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Protecting Oil and Gas Industry Infrastructure: Strategies for Resilience
SecureWorld News
JANUARY 16, 2025
Digital transformation: The integration of IoT, SCADA systems, and advanced analytics has increased operational efficiency but also expanded the attack surface. Leverage data analysis: Data analytics and IoT technologies are revolutionizing the oil and gas sector, enabling better monitoring and threat detection.
WEF Outlines Path to Cyber Resilience for Manufacturing Sector
SecureWorld News
MAY 29, 2024
The manufacturing sector faces an increasingly daunting cyber threat landscape that puts production operations, intellectual property, and entire supply chains at risk. Manufacturers must make cyber resilience a fully institutionalized part of their organizational identity." trillion annually. "
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MY TAKE: Why IoT systems won’t be secure until each and every microservice is reliably authenticated
The Last Watchdog
MARCH 4, 2020
However, to fully capture the benefits of an IoT-centric economy, a cauldron of privacy and security concerns must first be quelled. Related : The promise and pitfalls of IoT At the technology level, two fundamental things must get accomplished. More IoT standards are sure to come, but regulation will raise the bar only so high.
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Why Manufacturing Struggles With Cloud Security
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Attacks targeting cloud infrastructure are on the rise, according to the Netwrix 2022 Cloud Data Security Report, and the industry that is most vulnerable to attacks on the cloud is manufacturing. Slightly more than half of manufacturing companies experienced an attack on their cloud infrastructure in the past year.
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To Make the Internet of Things Safe, Start with Manufacturing
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.
Updated Kmsdx botnet targets IoT devices
Security Affairs
AUGUST 28, 2023
Researchers spotted an updated version of the KmsdBot botnet that is now targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The Akamai Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) discovered a new version of the KmsdBot botnet that employed an updated Kmsdx binary targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
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How Will 5G Technology Alter IoT Security And How Can We Prepare?
CyberSecurity Insiders
JANUARY 28, 2022
Moreover, predictions made by Gartner indicate that a staggering 59% of organizations plan to support their IoT networks through 5G- which opens up new avenues for cybercriminals to exploit. This article explores the possible ramifications that 5G could have for IoT security, along with some steps that enterprises can take to prepare for it.
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Top 10 Cybersecurity Trends to Expect in 2025
Hacker's King
DECEMBER 24, 2024
As the digital landscape evolves, cybersecurity remains a critical concern for businesses, governments, and individuals alike. Growth of IoT Security Solutions With billions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices connecting to networks worldwide, IoT security will be a top priority.
Critical Success Factors to Widespread Deployment of IoT
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Critical Success Factors to Widespread Deployment of IoT. Digital technology and connected IoT devices have proliferated across industries and into our daily lives. Finally, IoT devices are being used extensively in smart vehicles and home appliances to provide enhanced user experiences. Threat vectors on IoT.
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MY TAKE: Why consumers are destined to play a big role in securing the Internet of Things
The Last Watchdog
MARCH 13, 2019
The drivers of IoT-centric commerce appear to be unstoppable. Count on the wide deployment of IoT systems to continue at an accelerated rate. There are already more IoT devices than human beings on the planet, according to tech industry research firm Gartner. This time the stakes are too high. Security-by-design lacking.
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IoT Company Sierra Wireless Hit with Ransomware
Heimadal Security
MARCH 24, 2021
Canada-based IoT company Sierra Wireless revealed its internal IT systems were hit by a ransomware attack on March 20th, forcing it to suspend production at its manufacturing sites. The post IoT Company Sierra Wireless Hit with Ransomware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Tenable Highlights Risks of AI Use in the Cloud, as UK’s NCSC Offers Tips for Post-Quantum Cryptography Adoption
Security Boulevard
MARCH 21, 2025
And get the latest on open source software security; cyber scams; and IoT security. The bill would require IoT manufacturers and internet service providers (ISPs) to provide clear and timely information about their connected devices support lifecycles. In addition, find out how AI is radically transforming cyber crime.
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IOT Devices operating worldwide are vulnerable to Name Wreck Bug
CyberSecurity Insiders
APRIL 15, 2021
A new discovery has been made by security experts that could pose as a danger to over 100 million IOT devices operating worldwide. Data theft from government agencies can not be ruled out and the hackers can exploit the IoT network framework to install espionage related tools.
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Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
After 2 years of waiting, MalwareMustDie returns with an excellent page of malware analysis of a new IoT malware: Linux/AirDropBot. The beginning of the story: another IoT malware in the wild? Coming to the core topic: IoT botnet threat and their ecosystem.
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Device manufacturers need to rethink how to lock down IoT
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. Manufacturers have experienced slower deal cycles and more demands for security reviews.
Top IoT predictions for 2021
CyberSecurity Insiders
MARCH 14, 2021
So, with all the uncertainty, why bother with an annual IoT prediction survey ? The IoT is still booming! Despite the challenges of 2020, the IoT industry is thriving. In fact, IoT Analytics, a leading provider of market insights for the Internet of Things (IoT), M2M, and Industry 4.0, billion by 2025, up from $72.5
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Security Risks with Private 5G in Manufacturing Companies Part. 2
Trend Micro
OCTOBER 14, 2021
The option of Private 5G lets private companies and local governments have their own telecom infrastructures. We can see signs of increased activity in areas of business that use 5G around the world. 5G technology will usher in new personal services through smartphones, and it will also play a large part in industry.
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Vulnerabilities Detected in These 9 Routers for SMBs
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.
OT/ICS and IoT Incident Response Plan
Security Boulevard
JULY 24, 2024
The physical infrastructure at manufacturing plants comprises thousands of PLCs, multi-layered SCADA systems, and DCS. Importance of Incident Response Plans in IT, IoT, & OT establishments Technology and automation are woven into our daily lives. The highly publicized 2015 Target data breach saw the CEO getting fired.
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Security Risks with Private 5G Networks in Manufacturing Part. 3
Trend Micro
OCTOBER 28, 2021
The option of Private 5G lets private companies and local governments have their own telecom infrastructures. We can see signs of increased activity in areas of business that use 5G around the world. 5G technology will usher in new personal services through smartphones, and it will also play a large part in industry.
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Security Risks with Private 5G in Manufacturing Companies Part. 1
Trend Micro
OCTOBER 6, 2021
The option of Private 5G lets private companies and local governments have their own telecom infrastructures. We can see signs of increased activity in areas of business that use 5G around the world. 5G technology will usher in new personal services through smartphones, and it will also play a large part in industry.
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The Internet of Things Is Everywhere. Are You Secure?
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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News Alert: Utimaco finds regional disparities in consumers’ level of trust in digital security
The Last Watchdog
JULY 10, 2023
The new consumer research studied and focused on banking, the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart cities and found the following key takeaways from across the world: •Only 19% of respondents don’t worry about the security of their data. •36% UTIMACO is one of the world’s leading manufacturers in its key market segments.
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Supply Chain Security 101: An Expert’s View
Krebs on Security
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Tony Sager (TS): The federal government has been worrying about this kind of problem for decades. In the 70s and 80s, the government was more dominant in the technology industry and didn’t have this massive internationalization of the technology supply chain. It’s too easy to hide. It’s a hard problem category.
‘Digital exhaust’ may be the solution for tracking consumer IoT devices on networks
SC Magazine
APRIL 14, 2021
The rapid growth of IoT over the past decade has sent billions of poorly-secured widgets and gadgets into the homes of consumers. Other IoT asset tracking schemes are also used by some security vendors to do asset inventory and keep track of specific products that may have been impacted by software or hardware security vulnerabilities.
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Mandatory IoT Security in the Offing with U.K. Proposal
Threatpost
JANUARY 27, 2020
law mandates that manufacturers apply several security controls to their connected devices. The new U.K.
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