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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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UDP Technology IP Camera firmware vulnerabilities allow for attacker to achieve root

Malwarebytes

Researchers at RandoriSec have found serious vulnerabilities in the firmware provided by UDP Technology to Geutebrück and many other IP camera vendors. According to the researchers the firmware supplier UDP Technology fails to respond to their reports despite numerous mails and LinkedIn messages. History lessons.

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Microsoft acquires firmware analysis company ReFirm, eying edge IoT security

SC Magazine

Microsoft acquired ReFirm Labs Wednesday in a bid to bolster its operational technology security offerings. Microsoft acquired ReFirm Labs Wednesday in a bid to bolster its operational technology security offerings. “Firmware is kind of the software that we politely ignore today,” he said.

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STEPS FORWARD: Regulators are on the move to set much needed IoT security rules of the road

The Last Watchdog

New government rules coupled with industry standards meant to give formal shape to the Internet of Things (IoT) are rapidly quickening around the globe. When it comes to IoT, we must arrive at specific rules of the road if we are to tap into the full potential of smart cities, autonomous transportation and advanced healthcare.

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IoT Unravelled Part 5: Practical Use Case Videos

Troy Hunt

This is the fifth and final part of the IoT unravelled blog series. Part 1 was all about what a mess the IoT landscape is, but then there's Home Assistant to unify it all. Part 3 was all about security and how that's all a bit of a mess too, particularly as it relates to firmware patching and device isolation on networks.

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P2P Weakness Exposes Millions of IoT Devices

Krebs on Security

A peer-to-peer (P2P) communications technology built into millions of security cameras and other consumer electronics includes several critical security flaws that expose the devices to eavesdropping, credential theft and remote compromise, new research has found. These prefixes identify different product lines and vendors that use iLnkP2P.

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Securing Public Sector Against IoT Malware in 2024

Security Boulevard

The rapid proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) represents vast opportunities for the public sector. However, as IoT innovation and adoption grows, so do the associated security risks. However, as IoT innovation and adoption grows, so do the associated security risks.

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