Internet of Things
Rise in IoT vulnerability disclosures, up 57%
Vulnerability disclosures impacting IoT devices increased by 57% in the first half (1H) of 2022 compared to the previous six months, according to a research by Claroty. The …
IoT: The huge cybersecurity blind spot that’s costing millions
In many ways, IoT has made our lives easier. We are technologically connected in ways we never thought possible. But organizations need to be aware of the cybersecurity blind …
Why smart factories need to prioritize cybersecurity
Recent Capgemini research revealed that the vast majority of organizations do not have device visibility at their smart factory locations. The use of legacy machinery, …
How attackers are exploiting corporate IoT
In this Help Net Security video, Brian Contos, CSO at Phosphorus Cybersecurity, discusses how most companies consider IoT threats to be limited in scope. In actuality, a …
Matter protocol: Secure, reliable interoperability for smart home devices
The biggest names in smart home (Apple, Amazon, Google, Samsung and more) have come together to agree on a common set of standards that will allow for greater …
Introducing the book: If It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable
All our devices and gadgets are going online, just like our computers did. But once we’ve successfully connected our devices to the internet, do we have any hope of keeping …
Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations negatively impact patient care
Cynerio and the Ponemon Institute have examined the current impact of cyberattacks on healthcare facilities and network-connected IoT and medical devices, and found multiple …
Data privacy regulation a top three challenge for IoT adopters
Fears over security have become less of a concern for organizations adopting IoT solutions than it was five years ago, according to a recent study by Wi-SUN Alliance, a global …
How kitemarks are kicking off IoT regulation
Regulation of the Internet of Things (IoT) has always been a contentious subject. Those against claim it stymies growth of a nascent industry, while those advocating for it …
Vulnerabilities in popular GPS tracker could allow hackers to remotely stop cars
Six vulnerabilities in the MiCODUS MV720 GPS tracker that’s used by organizations around the world to manage and protect vehicle fleets could be exploited by attackers …
The connected nature of smart factories is exponentially increasing the risk of cyber attacks
51% of industrial organizations believe that the number of cyber attacks on smart factories is likely to increase over the next 12 months, according to the Capgemini Research …
Microsoft helps prevent lateral movement from compromised unmanaged devices
A new feature in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint can make it more difficult for attackers to perform lateral movement within company networks, as it allows admins to prevent …