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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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been exploding in the last decade, with more and more connected objects or devices. IoT also enables home security systems to offer a variety of new features, such as secure biometrics and face detection at your door. . One can go for wired (landline), wireless, or a combination of both.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

D-Link has addressed three critical vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2024-45694 , CVE-2024-45695 , CVE-2024-45697 , impacting three wireless router models. The manufacturer also addressed two high-severity vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2024-45696 and CVE-2024-45698. DIR-X4860 A1 firmware version 1.00, 1.04 CVE-2024-45695 (9.8

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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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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Machine Identities are Essential for Securing Smart Manufacturing. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) puts networked sensors and intelligent devices directly on the manufacturing floor to collect data, drive artificial intelligence and do predictive analytics. Benefits of IIoT in the manufacturing sector. brooke.crothers.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

Wireless security is the protection of wireless networks, devices and data from unwanted access and breaches. It involves a variety of strategies and practices designed to preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of wireless networks and their resources. What is Wireless Security?

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 4, 2021

Canadian IoT solutions provider Sierra Wireless announced that it resumed production at its manufacturing sites after it halted it due to a ransomware attack that hit its internal network and corporate website on March 20. [.].

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2021

This flaw potentially affects millions of IOT devices manufactured by no less than 17 vendors, including some ISPs. . The ongoing attacks were spotted by researchers from Juniper Threat Labs , experts believe that were conducted by a threat actor that targeted IoT devices in a campaign since February. Buffalo WSR-2533DHP3 1.24

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 24, 2021

Canada-based Internet of Things (IoT) maker Sierra Wireless has been hit by ransomware attack bringing certain production operations of the company to a halt. Sierra Wireless claims the incident has disrupted internal systems along with the website as it is still under maintenance.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2021

In a recent blog post , the researchers said the bad actors are looking to leverage a path traversal vulnerability that could affect millions of home routers and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices that use the same code base and are manufactured by at least 17 vendors. ” Multiple Threats.

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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 Boulevard

MAY 30, 2022

Why Healthcare IoT Requires Strong Machine Identity Management. The healthcare industry has been leveraging IoT devices for years, steadily increasing its use in facilities and patient care. By 2027, the IoT in Healthcare market is expected to reach $290 billion , up from just $60 billion in 2019. brooke.crothers.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 8, 2020

Wi-Fi chips manufactured by Qualcomm and MediaTek are impacted by vulnerabilities similar to the Kr00k issue disclosed early this year. Earlier this year, experts from ESET disclosed the Kr00k , a new high-severity hardware vulnerability, that affects Wi-Fi chips manufactured by Broadcom and Cypress. ” continues the research.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 23, 2021

IoT provider Sierra Wireless was the target of a ransomware attack on its internal IT systems. ( “Sierra Wireless Developer Day 2014” by Sierra Wireless Developer Program (T Cantegrel) is licensed under CC BY 2.0 ). The company’s website and other internal operations have also been disrupted by the attack.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Service providers and 5G-enabled device manufacturers both have critical roles to play in the success and sustainability of this wireless network rollout. Exposing the Internet of Things (IoT) Universe. IoT products are notoriously vulnerable appliances because the build prioritizes ease of use and connectivity.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2021

On August 15, firmware security company IoT Inspector published details about the flaws. “On August 16th, three days ago, multiple vulnerabilities in a software SDK distributed as part of Realtek chipsets were disclosed by IoT Inspector Research Lab [1]. ” reported IoT Inspector. ” reported IoT Inspector.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The flaws impact residential and enterprise routers manufactured by DrayTek that could be exploited to take over susceptible devices. “Compared to our research on OT, we found a smaller percentage of unpatched and end-of-life IT routers in DrayTek compared to OT routers (Sierra Wireless).

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 21, 2023

Accelerating Data Security and Manufacturing Production for Medical Sensors by 20x with nTropy.io is a Thales Technology Partner with established PKI and IoT expertise providing both advisory and implementation services. Unfortunately, wireless data is notoriously vulnerable to hacks and exploits.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

A high-severity hardware vulnerability, dubbed Kr00k , in Wi-Fi chips manufactured by Broadcom and Cypress expose over a billion devices to hack. Cybersecurity researchers from ESET have discovered a new high-severity hardware vulnerability, dubbed Kr00k , that affects Wi-Fi chips manufactured by Broadcom and Cypress.

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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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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES). WEP and WPA are both under 4%, while WPA2 commands a 73% share of known wireless encryption connections. The exact method for doing this may vary depending on your router manufacturer.

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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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Centraleyes

MARCH 24, 2025

The act applies to both manufacturers and suppliers of software and hardware products sold within the EU. It establishes common cybersecurity rules for manufacturers and developers of products with digital elements, and it covers both hardware and software. The Cyber Resilience Act is the first EU-wide legislation of its kind.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The Internet of Things, or IoT, is the connectedness of everyday devices and sensors to allow the quantification and control of systems. Therefore, IoT security must be a consideration and, ideally, a foundational characteristic in their design. Why IoT Security Matters. Video doorbells alert wayward homeowners of visitors.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 11, 2022

The 2021 ISG Provider Lens Manufacturing Industry Services – Global report finds the complex mix of legacy OT and newer, connected technologies such as industrial IoT and machine learning has forced manufacturers to add security extensions for protection against cyberattacks. STAMFORD, Conn.–(

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

FortiNAC functions well as a basic NAC for wired and wireless connections with employee and guest users on traditional workstations, laptops, servers, and mobile devices. FortiNAC also delivers network segmentation and automated responses specifically for IoT security.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 17, 2017

NIST is seeking feedback on how the Framework may be applied to the IoT, both in terms of the devices themselves, as well as their integration into broader enterprise and network environments. NIST’s focus on the IoT sector also comes as the IoT sector is coming under greater regulatory scrutiny in the US.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Security experts from the IoT security firm Armis, the same that found the BlueBorne Bluetooth flaws, have discovered two serious vulnerabilities in BLE chips designed by Texas Instruments. The affected chips are also used in access points and other networking devices manufactured by Cisco and Aruba Networks.

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Pen Test Partners

MARCH 30, 2025

TL;DR UK & EU IoT manufacturers have more security regulation coming Applies to all wireless devices Comes into force 1 st August 2025 It may be absorbed into the EU Cyber Resilience Act From 1 st August 2025, mandatory cybersecurity requirements come into effect under the EUs Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU), or RED.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 25, 2023

New research highlights another potential danger from IoT devices, with a popular make of smart light bulbs placing your Wi-Fi network password at risk. Researchers from the University of London and Universita di Catania produced a paper explaining the dangers of common IoT products.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 6, 2021

In our previous blog on this topic, we looked into how a virtual network infrastructure, combined with the use of an unprecedented volume of data, and the introduction of the IoT on 5G networks, all posed a significant challenge to mobile operators in their desire to create secure 5G. Leveraging the possibility offered by private networks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

In April 2020, drones created by Chinese manufacturer XAG organised a rice seeding demonstration in the Guangdong province. For example, IoT Agriculture company DTN has developed a wireless ‘smart trap’ to help farmers protect their crops. Seeds from above.

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Voters in the state approved Question 1 , a ballot measure that expands Massachusetts’ automotive right to repair law, giving vehicle owners access to wireless repair and maintenance data transmitted via telematics systems on modern, connected vehicles. Report: Hacking Risk for Connected Vehicles Shows Significant Decline.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

Network infrastructure (switches, routers, wireless access points, etc.) IoT (printers, IP phones, security cameras, etc.) Although the features beyond network access control and services can be valuable, they are beyond the scope of this review and will not be covered further here. Agents Forescout Platform is an agentless solution.

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SecureList

JUNE 20, 2023

The first time the feeder is used, the user must set up the wireless network that the feeder will use from this app. Smart device manufacturers should focus on adding security features such as dynamic credential generation and secure communication protocols to ensure the safety of their products.

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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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