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IoT Unravelled Part 3: Security

Troy Hunt

The vulnerability Context Security discovered meant exposing the Wi-Fi credentials of the network the device was attached to, which is significant because it demonstrates that IoT vulnerabilities can put other devices on the network at risk as well. Are these examples actually risks in IoT?

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5 Best Bot Protection Solutions and Software for 2023

eSecurity Planet

By implementing bot protection, website owners and online service providers can reduce the risk of cyber attacks, protect sensitive data, and ensure a good experience for their users. The company also offers a range of additional cybersecurity solutions, including DDoS protection, web application firewalls, and DNS services.

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Is India's Aadhaar System Really "Hack-Proof"? Assessing a Publicly Observable Security Posture

Troy Hunt

Just as in my post on NatWest last month , that entry point must be as secure as possible or else everything else behind there gets put at risk. By recognising this, they also must accept that the interception may occur on that first request - the insecure one - and that subsequently leaves a very real risk in their implementation.

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