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Brits Ban Default Passwords — and More IoT Stupidity

Security Boulevard

The UK’s Product Security and Tele­comm­uni­cations Infra­struc­ture Act aims to improve the security of net-connected consumer gear. The post Brits Ban Default Passwords — and More IoT Stupidity appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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IT Leaders Lack Confidence in IoT Security Plans

Security Boulevard

There is a significant lack of confidence among IT leaders regarding their internet-of-things (IoT) security plans. The post IT Leaders Lack Confidence in IoT Security Plans appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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5 Must-Know Facts about 5G Network Security and Its Cloud Benefits

The Hacker News

5G is a game changer for mobile connectivity, including mobile connectivity to the cloud. The technology provides high speed and low latency when connecting smartphones and IoT devices to cloud infrastructure.

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Attacks Escalating Against Linux-Based IoT Devices

eSecurity Planet

Incidents of malware targeting Linux-based Internet of Things (IoT) devices jumped by more than a third in 2021, with three malware families the primary drivers behind the increase. Threats to Open Source, IoT. Also read: Top IoT Security Solutions for 2022. IoT devices pose two fundamental threats,” he said.

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3 Tests to Ensure Zero Trust Network Security

eSecurity Planet

The COVID pandemic has highlighted the challenges of ensuring security across an expanding enterprise network forced to support more and more remote workers , an ever-increasing diversity of devices, and frequent mobility. Network Security Grows in Complexity. Three Network Security Tests.

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A New Standard for Mobile App Security

Google Security

Posted by Brooke Davis and Eugene Liderman, Android Security and Privacy Team With all of the challenges from this past year, users have become increasingly dependent on their mobile devices to create fitness routines, stay connected with loved ones, work remotely, and order things like groceries with ease.

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Amazing Fast Crypto for IoT — US NIST Fingers ASCON

Security Boulevard

Implementing modern cryptography standards on tiny IoT devices is hard. The post Amazing Fast Crypto for IoT — US NIST Fingers ASCON appeared first on Security Boulevard. They’re underpowered, need to sip battery charge and something like AES is often overkill.

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