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Remote work raises threats from consumer IoT devices

CSO Magazine

Security researcher Andrei Costin started to work from home many years ago, and when it comes to security internet of things (IoT) devices, he had his fair share of eyebrow-raising moments. To read this article in full, please click here (Insider Story)

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Use cases of secure IoT deployment

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Use cases of secure IoT deployment. In our previous blog post , we discussed the challenges for securing IoT deployments, and how businesses and consumers benefit from authenticating and validating IoT software and firmware updates. Tue, 06/01/2021 - 06:55. Use case 1: Fortune 500 Healthcare Company.

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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.

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Unfixed vulnerability in popular library puts IoT products at risk

Malwarebytes

Researchers have found a vulnerability in a popular C standard library in IoT products that could allow attackers to perform DNS poisoning attacks against a target device. The devices like your laptop, phones, tablets and IoT (Internet of Things) devices such as TVs, temperature sensors, and security cameras. Stay safe, everyone!

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Spyware in the IoT – the Biggest Privacy Threat This Year

SiteLock

Simply defined, the internet of things (IoT) is a network of Internet-connected objects able to collect and exchange data. In today’s digital-driven world, IoT connects almost everything including homes, offices, and vehicles, allowing users the convenience of activating and operating nearly any device remotely. Think again.

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Does Your Coffee Maker Need IoT Security?

SiteLock

The Internet of Things, or IoT, is the connectedness of everyday devices and sensors to allow the quantification and control of systems. Therefore, IoT security must be a consideration and, ideally, a foundational characteristic in their design. Why IoT Security Matters. Want to read more IoT security news?

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AT&T Alien Labs finds new Golang malware (BotenaGo) targeting millions of routers and IoT devices with more than 30 exploits

CyberSecurity Insiders

Deployed with more than 30 exploits, it has the potential of targeting millions of routers and IoT devices. As of the publishing of this article, BotenaGo currently has low antivirus (AV) detection rate with only 6/62 known AVs seen in VirusTotal: (Figure 1). Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier. 7)C0 NAS520 before firmware V5.21(AASZ.3)C0

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