Internet of Things
How can IoT stakeholders mitigate the risk of life-threatening cyberattacks?
With an estimated 20 billion Internet-connected devices set to appear in our homes and offices by the end of the decade, future cyberattacks will dwarf what we’ve seen …
Researchers explore real-world deployment of connected medical devices
ZingBox researchers detected, identified and analyzed the behavior of medical devices deployed in more than 50 hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare locations. Researchers …
Is your IoT strategy creating security holes?
Although most organizations plan to increase adoption of IoT into operations, only 28 percent consider security strategies specific to IoT as “very important.” Anticipated …
Mobile security: A look at the risks, and what you can do
A new report from Verizon found that organizations across numerous industries compromised mobile data security because of speed to market priorities and a lack of threat …
Is that smart device secure, and will it protect your privacy?
The decision to introduce a new smart device into your home should come only after you’ve answered these two questions affirmatively: “Will the device improve the …
IoT botnet bypasses firewalls to get to ZyXEL modems
NewSky Security’s honeypots have detected a new IoT botnet in the making. The botnet was named DoubleDoor, as it leverages two distinct backdoors to get to the target: …
Consumers want more IoT regulation
A demand for more regulation may seem counterintuitive in today’s world and yet that’s exactly what consumers who understand IoT technologies want, according to a new study …
Data breaches at an all time high: How are businesses protecting themselves?
Digitally transformative technologies are shaping the way organisations do business and moving them to a data-driven world, with 94% of organisations using sensitive data in …
Big predictions for sensors in the global security and surveillance market
The Internet of Things (IoT) is bringing about a new era of connectivity in the digital age, connecting critical business sectors through a network of secure data flow, …
Internet of Things security issues bleed into 2018
In 2017 Internet of Things (IoT) devices rose to prominence as attackers have continued to target and use them to support various cyberattacks. IoT devices are almost the …
IoT malware targeting zero-day vulnerabilities
Once it became evident that IoT devices can be relatively easily enslaved in botnets and that even their limited power can be used for a variety of nefarious purposes, it was …
Infosec expert viewpoint: Connected car security
A recent Irdeto Global Connected Car Survey found that of the consumers who plan on purchasing a vehicle in the future, 53% are likely to research the car’s ability to protect …