Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

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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IoT Password Management Firmware Passwords 283

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

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. Think again.

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IoT Spyware VPN Passwords 98

The Security Ledger

MARCH 13, 2019

Forget about Congress's latest attempt to regulate IoT security. The post Spotlight: CTIA’s IoT Cybersecurity Certification is a Big Deal. Forget about Congress’s latest attempt to regulate IoT security. to reign in insecure IoT endpoints. Setting a Bar on IoT Cyber Security. Here’s why.

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IoT Cybersecurity Internet Internet 40

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps. Consider segmenting your Wi-Fi networks: one for main use, one for guests, and another for IoT devices.

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Firmware IoT Accountability Passwords 87

Malwarebytes

APRIL 13, 2022

Because LDAP extends to IoT devices, of which there are many more than IT devices, organizations running LDAP need to encrypt traffic using TLS certificates on IoT devices, keep the firmware up to date, and apply proper password management. And we have rounded up some additional advice.

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Authentication IoT Password Management Firmware 98

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

The typical username and password for Wi-Fi routers is “admin” for both, but you may need to search online or contact your ISP if that doesn’t work. And while you’re in there, update that password to something a little less hackable, possibly saving the new one in a password manager.

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Wireless Encryption Passwords IoT 78

Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

If you use IoT devices, create a separate network on your router for them since they aren’t always the most secure connections to the outside world. Never buy a device that doesn’t allow you to set a long and strong password. Consider using a password manager. Or use a password manager.).

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