Adam Shostack

JULY 17, 2018

Today, a global coalition led by civil society and technology experts sent a letter asking the government of Australia to abandon plans to introduce legislation that would undermine strong encryption.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 8, 2019

Related: Marriott reports huge data breach Ever thought about encrypting the data held on a portable storage device? Launched as a one-man operation in 2007, DataLocker has grown into a leading manufacturer of encrypted external drives, thumb drives, flash drives and self-encrypting, recordable CDs and DVDs.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

This is precisely what the consortium of software companies and device manufacturers, led Google, Amazon and Apple, set out to achieve when Matter was conceived four years ago. Matter works much the way website authentication and website traffic encryption gets executed. This same approach really could be applied to other industries.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 19, 2020

Ensure remote workers are more secure by following these five tips: Change the Default Password: Routers should have the manufacturer default password updated the moment it’s turned on and connected. Configure a Firewall: Most routers come with a built-in firewall to block unauthorized incoming internet traffic.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Being constantly connected to the internet, they are either protected by basic passwords or, in some cases, have no password protection at all. In response, manufacturers are intensifying their cybersecurity efforts, incorporating advanced CI/CD workflows to safeguard medical devices from escalating attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Internet of Things ( IoT ) is on the threshold of ascending to become the Internet of Everything ( IoE.) What I found most commendable about this Neubiberg, Germany-based semiconductor manufacturer is that it is fully directing its innovations squarely at reversing the negative impacts of climate change. Very well said!

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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. This is coming. This time the stakes are too high. Talk more soon.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 4, 2024

Launched in 2008, privnote.com employs technology that encrypts each message so that even Privnote itself cannot read its contents. Other Privnote phishing domains that also phoned home to the same Internet address as pirwnote[.]com The real Privnote, at privnote.com. And it doesn’t send or receive messages. com include privnode[.]com

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Invariably, Internet of Things (IoT) strategies form the backbone of those efforts. With consumers in particular prioritising convenience and functionality over security, it’s down to manufacturers to ensure security is embedded into devices from the point of creation. The goal is then to analyse it and take impactful action.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 1, 2018

Researchers at Princeton University have released IoT Inspector , a tool that analyzes the security and privacy of IoT devices by examining the data they send across the Internet. Dahua is also a security camera manufacturer, although Amcrest's website makes no references to Dahua. Halo Smoke Detector. No surprises there.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 25, 2020

Privacy and security advocates may be forced to battle it out on the Senate floor to stop a newly introduced bill that will help law enforcement get past encryption. New backdoor bill in Congress hits encryption debate head on. The question: should encrypted communication be out of law enforcement's reach?

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Malwarebytes

JULY 26, 2022

Part 1: Your data has been encrypted! Part 1: Your data has been encrypted! As you can see, our files have in fact been encrypted by the ransomware across multiple directories with the “ encrypt ” extension. Just keep in mind that right now we can effectively communicate out to the internet.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2022

. “Ransomware and brute-force attacks have been widely targeting all networking devices, and the most vulnerable victims will be those devices exposed to the Internet without any protection. “Check whether your NAS is exposed to the Internet.” ” states the security advisory published by the company.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Since it was introduced two years ago, Matter has been embraced by some 400 manufacturers of IoT devices and close to one million Matter certificates have been issued, Nelson told me. DigiCert’s clients and prospects are steadily modernizing the way digital connections get authenticated and sensitive assets get encrypted, Trzupek told me. “In

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Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

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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Webroot

MARCH 15, 2021

Drafted by the Internet Engineering Task Force (ITEF) in 1998, it became an Internet Standard in 2017. That means security vendors and device manufacturers who rely on embedded threat intelligence should insist on visibility surrounding the successor to IPv4. On the other hand, IPv6 is based on 128-bit encryption.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 10, 2021

There are so many reasons why manufacturers connect their products to the Internet, whether it’s industrial machines, medical devices, consumer goods or even cars. Additionally, many auto manufacturers now have the ability to remotely update software to fix vulnerabilities or even upgrade functionality. Device Security is Hard.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 31, 2021

Requirements also included that the firmware was to be signed by the manufacturer and verified by the pacemaker. The solution allows the manufacturer to create an innovative process that maintains data safety throughout every communication. Use case 3: Smart meter manufacturer.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

An IoT device connected to a network is simply a potential bridge between the internet and a malicious entity. Driven by the need to secure themselves against increasing threats, organizations (both manufacturers and IoT consumers) realize that they need better built-in security. Security mindset is changing.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. Unfortunately, at that moment, there were over 300,000 of those cameras connected to the internet. Nowadays, malware is an indispensable part of the internet (even if we do not like it).

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Malwarebytes

MAY 24, 2023

Entry for Rheinmetall on BlackBasta leak site Rheinmetall’s main activities are in the automobile industry and weapons manufacturing, and it descibes itself as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of military vehicles and ammunition. After the data is copied, the ransomware encrypts files and gives them the ".basta"

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2021

NAS servers are a privileged target for hackers because they normally store large amounts of data.The ransomware was targeting poorly protected or vulnerable NAS servers manufactured by QNAP, threat actors exploited known vulnerabilities or carried out brute-force attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Encryption and data backup. Data encryption is a protection strategy that renders data useless even when an intruder accesses it. Encrypting all your company’s sensitive data and private information ensures that it’s protected from data breaches. Secure your hardware.

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2022

The list of victims includes manufacturing organizations, banks, schools, and event and meeting planning companies. The Holy Ghost ransomware appends the file extension.h0lyenc to filenames of encrypted files. MSTIC linked DEV-0530 to another North Korean-based group tracked as PLUTONIUM (aka DarkSeoul or Andariel ).

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Create a plan for patching vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems quickly; and disable or harden remote access like RDP and VPNs. Stop malicious encryption. Block common forms of entry. Prevent intrusions. Stop threats early before they can even infiltrate or infect your endpoints.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Toy manufacturers are striving to keep up with these trends, releasing more and more models that can also be called “smart.” ” For instance, educational robots that connect to the internet and support video calls. Toy The robot connects to a home Wi-Fi network and interacts with the application through the internet.

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Adam Levin

AUGUST 13, 2018

Medtronic manufactures the targeted pacemakers. Also criticized was Medtronic’s failure to implement rudimentary security standards such as https encryption and digital signatures. The flaws, McKee pointed out, would be preventable with proper security, such as encryption and tighter authentication protocols. Read more here.

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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. Take manufacturing, for instance. Such disruption could have serious consequences depending on the type of organization that’s affected.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2021

Experts discovered that threat actors targeted a large US transportation & logistics organization, a large US consumer products organization, and a global manufacturing organization. Then the malware perform a scan in local directories and network shares for content to encrypt. ” concludes the report.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 20, 2023

Once connected to the internet, Smart Devices become vulnerable to cyber-attacks. A North American Casino managed one of its fish tanks using an internet-connected Smart Thermostat to control water temperature, saline levels, and feedings. Hackers only need one loophole to break into a network.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The attackers first create a user in the administrator group, then use it to encrypt the content of the NAS. The ransomware, tracked by Intezer as “ QNAPCrypt ” and “ eCh0raix ” by Anomali, is written in the Go programming language and uses AES encryption to encrypt files. TXTT” extension. 024 ($1,200) up to.06

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2019

iLnkP2p is bundled with millions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including security cameras and Webcams, baby monitors, smart doorbells, and digital video recorders. “Software-based remediation is unlikely due to the infeasibility of changing device UIDs, which are permanently assigned during the manufacturing process.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 17, 2023

What’s more, digital certificates can get issued by different CAs, or by components manufacturers, or even internally by the enterprise itself. The guy who’s running identity access management is different than the guy in charge of encryption or the guy running DevOps,” he says. And they’re not talking to each other.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 6, 2023

Have targeted numerous critical infrastructure sectors including manufacturing, communications, healthcare, and education. This could be through websites or other applications with internet accessible open sockets by exploiting known vulnerabilities or common security misconfigurations. Stop malicious encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

Most of us connect our mobile devices to a Wi-Fi router for internet access, but this connection can leave our network and data vulnerable to cyber threats. To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended. The exact method for doing this may vary depending on your router manufacturer.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2023

ALPHV was the third most used RaaS between October 2022 - September 2023 ALPHV is a typical RaaS group where several criminal organizations work together to extort victims for data theft and/or encryption of important files. Stop malicious encryption. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Prevent intrusions.

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

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