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IoT Consumer Labeling Goes Global – What This Means for Vendors and Consumers

Security Boulevard

IoT producers must comprehend the relevant rules, consult legal and technological experts and evaluate cybersecurity procedures. The post IoT Consumer Labeling Goes Global – What This Means for Vendors and Consumers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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MY TAKE: Why companies and consumers must collaborate to stop the plundering of IoT systems

The Last Watchdog

The Internet of Things (IoT) has come a long, long way since precocious students at Carnegie Melon University installed micro-switches inside of a Coca-Cola vending machine so they could remotely check on the temperature and availability of their favorite beverages. Related: Companies sustain damage from IoT attacks That was back in 1982.

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Malvertising Campaign Targets IoT Devices: GeoEdge

eSecurity Planet

A malicious advertising campaign originating out of Eastern Europe and operating since at least mid-June is targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to home networks, according to executives with GeoEdge, which offers ad security and quality solutions to online and mobile advertisers. Malvertising is Evolving.

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Cybersecurity CEO: Security Awareness is An Ongoing Commitment

Herjavec Group

If you’re part of the cybersecurity community, then you know that October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month ( CSAM ), initially launched by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in October 2004. The world needs to cyber protect 300 billion passwords this year.

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Key Developments in IoT Security

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Key Developments in IoT Security. Remember the early days of the emergence of Internet of Things (IoT) devices? The rush to market for consumers to enjoy the modern conveniences offered by these devices shocked the security community. Security experts were concerned that these devices were built with no security in mind.

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Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 10/14

Security Boulevard

The White House says “Energy Star” security labels for Internet of Things (IoT) devices are coming! Maybe it’s time we have a “Patch Monday” for the masses to make sure their most often used software is up to date with the latest security patches.". . Insight #1. ". Insight #2. ". Insight #3. ".

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Securing IoT Devices in a World of Complexity

Security Boulevard

The IoT has come of age, and its momentum shows no signs of slowing. billion IoT devices connected to businesses, and these “things” will generate 79.4 As IoT use cases extend deeper into every aspect of our lives, cybersecurity has become increasingly important—and complicated. IDC predicts by 2025 there will be 41.6

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