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Unraveling the truth behind the DDoS attack from electric toothbrushes

Security Affairs

Several media reported that three million electric toothbrushes were compromised and recruited into a DDoS botnet. The Swiss newspaper Aargauer Zeitung first published the news of a DDoS attack, carried out on January 30, that involved three million compromised electric toothbrushes. Is it true? What the f is wrong with you people????

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Attacks Escalating Against Linux-Based IoT Devices

eSecurity Planet

Incidents of malware targeting Linux-based Internet of Things (IoT) devices jumped by more than a third in 2021, with three malware families the primary drivers behind the increase. That echoes similar reports that have shown an increase in DDoS attacks worldwide. Also read: Top 8 DDoS Protection Service Providers for 2022.

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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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The IoT Cybersecurity Act of 2020: Implications for Devices

eSecurity Planet

A universe of devices and technology has fallen into our laps at a speed that organizations struggle to manage effectively. billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large. Also Read: Cybersecurity Research Reveals IoT Vulnerabilities, Nation-State Threats.

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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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Spyware in the IoT – the Biggest Privacy Threat This Year

SiteLock

Technology. 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.

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Thales 2023 Data Threat Report: The Increased Telco Cybersecurity Challenges in the 5G Era

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

A cloud-native 5G turns (mainly) physical network components into software to connect subscribers in previously remote locations, support billions of IoT devices, and slice up bandwidth for enterprises to run their private networks. Securing investments and technology is not just about deploying preventive or responsive controls.