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The Internet of Things: Security Risks Concerns

Spinone

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used to describe the network of interconnected electronic devices with “smart” technology. billion “things” connected to the Internet , a 30% increase from 2015. There are several reasons why the Internet of Things is such a threat to our digital security.

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Naming & Shaming Web Polluters: Xiongmai

Krebs on Security

What do we do with a company that regularly pumps metric tons of virtual toxic sludge onto the Internet and yet refuses to clean up their act? The raw, unbranded electronic components of an IP camera produced by Xiongmai. A rendering of Xiongmai’s center in Hangzhou, China. Source: xiongmaitech.com.

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Reassessing cyberwarfare. Lessons learned in 2022

SecureList

The Viasat “cyberevent” On the 24 th of February , Europeans who relied on the ViaSat-owned “ KA-SAT ” satellite faced major Internet access disruptions. It directly affected satellite modems firmwares , but was still to be understood as of mid-March.

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What is Malware? Definition, Purpose & Common Protections

eSecurity Planet

Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. Today, malware is a common threat to the devices and data of anyone who uses the Internet. Ransomware is one of the most virulent forms of malware on the modern Internet.

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