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Microsoft previews Defender for IoT firmware analysis service

Bleeping Computer

Microsoft announced the public preview of a new Defender for IoT feature that helps analyze the firmware of embedded Linux devices like routers for security vulnerabilities and common weaknesses. [.]

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IoT Unravelled Part 3: Security

Troy Hunt

In part 1 of this series, I posited that the IoT landscape is an absolute mess but Home Assistant (HA) does an admirable job of tying it all together. I also looked at custom firmware and soldering and why, to my mind, that was a path I didn't need to go down at this time. Now for the big challenge - security. Let's dive into it.

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Guardians of IoT: Addressing IoT security vulnerabilities in electric vehicles and charging stations

Security Boulevard

The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure necessitates robust security measures, especially in the context of IoT integration. Explore the vulnerabilities in EV systems and potential risks, proposing mitigation strategies like firmware updates, user authentication, intrusion detection systems, and collaboration.

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Weekly Update 219: IoT Unravelled with Scott Helme

Troy Hunt

More than 200,000 unique visitors dropped by this week, mostly to read about IoT things. I topped the week off by spending a couple of hours talking to Scott Helme about our respective IoT experiences so that's the entirety of this week's update - Scott and I talking IoT.

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Microsoft's new security tool will discover firmware vulnerabilities, and more, in PCs and IoT devices

Tech Republic Security

Devices have multiple OSs and firmware running, and most organisations don't know what they have or if it's secure. Microsoft will use ReFirm to make it easier to find out without being an expert.

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Over a Dozen New BMC Firmware Flaws Expose OT and IoT Devices to Remote Attacks

The Hacker News

Over a dozen security flaws have been discovered in baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware from Lanner that could expose operational technology (OT) and internet of things (IoT) networks to remote attacks.

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IoT Startup OP[4] Launches With Firmware Security Platform

Dark Reading

Op[4]'s firmware security platform detects, prioritizes, and remediates exploitable vulnerabilities Internet of Things and embedded systems.