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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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MY TAKE: ‘Network Detection and Response’ emerges as an Internet of Things security stopgap

The Last Watchdog

Related: The promise, pitfalls of IoT Companies have commenced the dispersal of IoT systems far and wide. Data collected by IoT devices will increasingly get ingested into cloud-centric networks where it will get crunched by virtual servers. And fantastic new IoT-enabled services will spew out of the other end.

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The Future of Industrial Cybersecurity

Security Boulevard

billion by 2026. In the next five years, cybersecurity for industrial control systems (ICS) is expected to achieve strong growth, with estimates predicting the sector will be worth approximately $22.8

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Cloud API Services, Apps and Containers Will Be Targeted in 2022

McAfee

5G and IoT Traffic Between API Services and Apps Will Make Them Increasingly Lucrative Targets. Examples include: 5G mobile applications – 5G connectivity and deployment of IoT endpoints have increased dramatically providing higher capacity for broader connectivity needs. billion IoT devices are expected to be in use worldwide by 2025.

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Why smart meters will be essential to our sustainable future

CyberSecurity Insiders

million units by 2026. But, through the use of technology such as IoT eSIMs , providers can ensure that their smart meters remain connected 24/7 over a typical 10 to 15 year lifespan. Within this armoury of technology at our disposal, smart meters will stand as an indispensable tool in the development of a more sustainable future.

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2024 Tech and Cybersecurity Forecast: Navigating New Frontiers in Business

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

This next-generation network goes beyond faster speeds and reduced latency; it is expected to be the backbone of emerging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, and smart cities. Businesses leverage these technologies to gain a competitive edge, from optimizing operations to personalizing customer experiences.

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Cybersecurity Risks of 5G – And How to Control Them

eSecurity Planet

Exposing the Internet of Things (IoT) Universe. Consumer electronics, business, network appliances, and industrial IoT (IIoT) devices are all driving the exponential growth of IoT systems. Consumer electronics, business, network appliances, and industrial IoT (IIoT) devices are all driving the exponential growth of IoT systems.

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