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P2P Weakness Exposes Millions of IoT Devices

Krebs on Security

A peer-to-peer (P2P) communications technology built into millions of security cameras and other consumer electronics includes several critical security flaws that expose the devices to eavesdropping, credential theft and remote compromise, new research has found. These prefixes identify different product lines and vendors that use iLnkP2P.

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5 IoT Security Predictions for 2019

Security Affairs

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. 2019 will continue these trends but at a faster pace. 2019 will continue these trends but at a faster pace. IoT Attacks in 2018.

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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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The IoT Cybersecurity Act of 2020: Implications for Devices

eSecurity Planet

A universe of devices and technology has fallen into our laps at a speed that organizations struggle to manage effectively. In 2019, there were an estimated 9.9 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large. Implications for IoT devices.

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Cybersecurity for IoT: The Road We’ve Traveled, The Road Ahead

NSTIC

The NIST Cybersecurity for IoT program published Considerations for Managing Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks (NISTIR 8228) in June 2019, nearly 3 years ago. Since then, IoT technology has continued to develop and be adopted across sectors and markets.

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US House Passes IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act

Security Affairs

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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Why Healthcare IoT Requires Strong Machine Identity Management

Security Boulevard

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.