The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

In the not too distant future, each one of us will need to give pause, on a daily basis, to duly consider how we purchase and use Internet of Things devices and services. This will be led by the manufacturing, consumer, transportation and utilities sectors. It’s clear IoT-enabled cyber attacks will only escalate.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 2, 2022

A recent online survey conducted for Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB) suggests that over 74% of prospective owners of Electric Vehicles(EVs) are in a fear that their vehicles might fall prey to ransomware, state funded campaigns and other variants of cyber attack when connected to public charging stations.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2018

In the digital transformation era, companies across all sectors are using next-generation technologies to streamline their operations, deliver value to customers, and gain a competitive edge. Invariably, Internet of Things (IoT) strategies form the backbone of those efforts.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to statistics from the FBI’s 2021 Internet Crime Report , complaints to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) have been rising since 2017. This made a lot of sense, especially in the earlier days of the Internet where cybersecurity measures were nowhere near as robust as they are today. Technological Tactics.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 25, 2022

As soon as disks entered the data storage industry, many tape storage manufacturers thought to exit the storage business. As this storage medium is not connected to the internet and is offline, it cannot be infected with ransomware…hmm, as of now. What makes tape storage averse to cyber attacks? Well, it’s simple!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been exploding in the last decade, with more and more connected objects or devices. IoT increases security systems performance, when choosing the right connectivity technology.? connected security system , it’s important to consider the different connectivity technologies. When choosing a new?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 20, 2023

Once connected to the internet, Smart Devices become vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Smart Devices are particularly vulnerable to a “Zero-Day Exploit” attack, whereby hackers take advantage of a security vulnerability at the device level, to access the network it’s connected to.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

With the world constantly developing and undergoing digital transformation, the devices we all rely on for both our personal and work lives are increasingly manufactured in countries considered potentially or even actively hostile toward our national interests. as any technology used by employees who work from home are not exempt.?? .

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

In the absence of IoT security regulations, many smart product manufacturers simply release new devices that lack built-in security measures and have not undergone proper security review and testing. Cyber attacks against the company aren’t the only relevant threat, however. Take manufacturing, for instance.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Digital technology and connected IoT devices have proliferated across industries and into our daily lives. Besides the obvious benefits, IoT devices create an expanded threat landscape and have already been exploited in numerous cyber attacks (e.g., Critical Success Factors to Widespread Deployment of IoT. Threat vectors on IoT.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2018

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. While such an attack is relatively massive, it is no longer uncommon or unexpected. . Do the increased attacks mean the industry is becoming accustomed to IoT cyber attacks?

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Operational Technology is no exception. Primarily used in the manufacturing industry, cybercriminals have targeted Operational Technology to disrupt business operations. The manufacturing industry transition relies heavily on connectivity and new technologies. However, benefits come with drawbacks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

and UK and found that ownership of internet-connected cars is on the rise. We all know that as technologies advance and become more powerful, cyber attackers gain better tools and improved skillsets as well. 59%) are more concerned about the security of internet-based vehicle technology now than they were five years ago.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Frankly, manufacturers today just don’t have the appropriate market incentives to properly secure the devices they make and sell – that’s why this legislation is so important,” explained Sens. I look forward to continuing to work to get this bipartisan, bicameral bill across the finish line in the Senate.”.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 25, 2021

In a company statement, WestRock said the ransomware incident has impacted both its information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems. The WestRock incident is a prime example of how a cyberattack on manufacturing and other OT systems can be leveraged by cybercriminals to do damage to an organization.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2022

Cyber attackers, fraudsters, and hackers target both small-scale, midsized, and large online ecom enterprises. . . According to research, frauds and cyber attacks are among the top three threats weighing on the US business environment – with a weightage of 65%. . Internet scammers are cunning criminals.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 16, 2019

based life sciences and high-tech manufacturing companies sheds light on how digital transformation – and the rising role of third-party partners – have combined to create unprecedented operational challenges in the brave new world of digital commerce. The technology is accelerating in its sophistication.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 31, 2021

Many IT experts are warning that it won’t be long before hackers compromise several unprotected home networks simultaneously to manufacture a forceful and large-scale breach of vital services and systems. One proven way to overcome these kinds of attacks is by implementing zero trust architecture.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Also, that threat actors, especially state-sponsored, and criminal enterprises would take advantage of the expanding cyber-attack surface by using their resources to employ more sophisticated means for discovering target vulnerabilities, automating phishing, and finding new deceptive paths for infiltrating malware.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2019

Instead of having to trick users one by one, fraudsters only have to deceive the device manufacturer, or some other party involved in the supply chain, and thereby get their malicious code delivered far and wide. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Now, cybersecurity may just be the most important aspect of financial technology (fintech) in the modern world. The Rising Risks The widespread shift to a work-from-home (WFH) economy left countless networks vulnerable to cyber attacks. Among the trending innovations making fintech more secure, these technologies stand out: .

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The Security Ledger

MARCH 19, 2019

Global aluminum manufacturer Norsk Hydro was hit with an alleged ransomware attack Tuesday. The attack is having a major impact on the company's global business and production. The post Norsk Hydro Hit with ‘Severe’ LockerGoga Ransomware Attack appeared first on The Security Ledger.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Food and agriculture is one of many critical infrastructure sectors that is increasingly being targeted with ransomware attacks. As the sophistication of the modern supply chain advances, and as the sector becomes more reliant on smart technologies and Internet of Things (IoT) processes, the attack surface expands.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

President Biden came into office around the time of the SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline cyber attacks, so cybersecurity has been a major focus of the Administration from the beginning. The White House’s National Cybersecurity Strategy unveiled yesterday is an ambitious blueprint for improving U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 4, 2019

Within these government labs and agencies, taking place is a groundswell of innovation in deep technology cyber disciplines to the tune of billions of dollars annually over the past three decades. In Silicon Valley, the initial technology seeds were planted in World War II, when the U.S.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Cyber crimes may target absolutely any person or organization that uses Internet. The only perfect solution to avoid an attack by a cyber criminal is to simply switch off your computer. As technology advances, the global society becomes digitized and people use Internet and mobile devices more frequently.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

I had a chance to discuss this seminal transition with George Avetisov, co-founder and chief executive officer of HYPR , a Manhattan-based supplier of advanced authentication technologies. For most of the Internet era, we’ve learned to live with these tradeoffs. Here are a few big takeaways. The reason: credential stuffing.

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Independent Security Researchers Feel the Chill Up North Episode 162: Have We missed Electric Grid Cyber Attacks for Years? government ban on the technology. . » Related Stories From China with Love: New York Firm sold millions in PRC Surveillance Gear to US Government, Military Episode 165: Oh, Canada!

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

According to Group-IB’s report findings, Asia is one of the most actively attacked regions in the world, the company presented latest cybercrime trends. Local banks have already been attacked by advanced hacker groups several times; we expect this trend to increase,” – comments Dmitry Volkov, Group-IB CTO.

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DoublePulsar

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Credit union technology firm Trellance own Ongoing Operations LLC, and provide a platform called Fedcomp — used by double digit number of other credit unions across the United States. Companies need to examine if they can securely manage the technology they have deployed, and if it is a good fit for them. I’m concerned.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Cyber attacks happen to almost all organizations; limiting their damage is critically important. Enter flow technologies such as NetFlow, which deliver performance metrics while providing over 90 percent of the visibility available from packet analysis. Also read: Network Protection: How to Secure a Network 2.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

Large scale cyber-attacks with major impact on Ukrainian infrastructure or services have not been observed. Analysts acknowledge that in the fog of war, government entities or private institutions likely have not identified nor reported all cyber-incidents. Viasat Inc., One such beam is located over Kyiv.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Major research efforts on how to detect these IEDs and detonate them harmlessly, or to infiltrate and disrupt bomb manufacturing, were referred by the idiom “Left of Boom.” In that inventory of information technology assets, understand what runs the essential business and mission operations of the organization. Frameworks.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 28, 2021

I covered the aviation industry in the 1980s and 1990s when safety regulations proved their value by compelling aircraft manufacturers and air carriers to comply with certain standards, at a time when aircraft fleets were aging and new fly-by-wire technology introduced complex risks. Pulitzer Prize-winning business journalist Byron V.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

This represented a more than 140% increase from attacks in the automotive industry in 2020. This shouldn’t be surprising, considering that the number of vehicles connected to the internet has risen dramatically over the last few years. . The Ten Startups Focused On Protecting Connected Cars From Cyber Attacks .

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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2022

Geopolitical Cyber Attacks — The New Battlefield. The new battlefield on display in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine war shows a progression of cybersecurity tactics revolutionizing the overall attack plan. Cyber attacks create an unpredictable dilemma in the conflict. The post Geopolitical Cyber Attacks?—?The

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2022

More than 1,500 organizations worldwide spanning Financial Services, Defense, Manufacturing, Energy, Aerospace, and Transportation Systems trust OPSWAT to secure their files and devices; ensure compliance with industry and government-driven policies and regulations, and protect their reputation, finances,?

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