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DDoS 2.0: IoT Sparks New DDoS Alert

The Hacker News

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming efficiency in various sectors like healthcare and logistics but has also introduced new security risks, particularly IoT-driven DDoS attacks. This article explores how these attacks work, why they’re uniquely problematic, and how to mitigate them. What Is IoT?

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Protecting IoT Connected Devices Makes the Internet Safer

GlobalSign

The number of vulnerabilities to IoT devices is increasing. This article explores how protecting IoT devices can be more secure and make the internet safer.

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Securing the Internet of Things through Class-Action Lawsuits

Schneier on Security

This law journal article discusses the role of class-action litigation to secure the Internet of Things. Basically, the article postulates that (1) market realities will produce insecure IoT devices, and (2) political failures will leave that industry unregulated. Result: insecure IoT.

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How to deploy software to Linux-based IoT devices at scale

InfoWorld on Security

The internet of things (IoT) has transformed the way we interact with the world, connecting a myriad of devices to the internet, from smart thermostats in our homes to industrial sensors in manufacturing plants. In this article, we’ll explore some best practices for deploying software on large fleets of Linux-based IoT devices.

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The UK Bans Default Passwords

Schneier on Security

The UK is the first country to ban default passwords on IoT devices. On Monday, the United Kingdom became the first country in the world to ban default guessable usernames and passwords from these IoT devices. IoT manufacturers aren’t making two devices, one for California and one for the rest of the US.

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On IoT Devices and Software Liability

Schneier on Security

New law journal article : Smart Device Manufacturer Liability and Redress for Third-Party Cyberattack Victims Abstract: Smart devices are used to facilitate cyberattacks against both their users and third parties.

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CrowdStrike expands Falcon platform with XDR for IoT assets

CSO Magazine

Cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike has announced the release of new extended detection and response (XDR) capabilities within its Falcon platform to secure extended internet of things (XIoT) assets including IoT, Industrial IoT, OT, and medical devices. To read this article in full, please click here

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