article thumbnail

Critical Infrastructure at Risk from New Vulnerabilities Found in Wireless IIoT Devices

The Hacker News

A set of 38 security vulnerabilities has been uncovered in wireless industrial internet of things (IIoT) devices from four different vendors that could pose a significant attack surface for threat actors looking to exploit operational technology (OT) environments.

article thumbnail

NSA issues advice for securing wireless devices

Malwarebytes

By releasing an information sheet that provides guidance on securing wireless devices while in public (pdf) —for National Security System, Department of Defense, and Defense Industrial Base teleworkers—the NSA has provided useful information on malicious techniques used by cyber actors, and ways to protect against them.

Wireless 140
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

EU to Force IoT, Wireless Device Makers to Improve Security

eSecurity Planet

The European Union is poised to place more demands on manufacturers to design greater security into their wireless and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The goal of the amendment – called a “delegated act” – is to ensure that all wireless devices are safe before they are sold in the EU. Bambenek agreed.

Wireless 108
article thumbnail

Why Your VPN May Not Be As Secure As It Claims

Krebs on Security

Virtual private networking (VPN) companies market their services as a way to prevent anyone from snooping on your Internet usage. When a device initially tries to connect to a network, it broadcasts a message to the entire local network stating that it is requesting an Internet address. Image: Shutterstock.

VPN 264
article thumbnail

Presidential Cybersecurity and Pelotons

Schneier on Security

For those who have missed the hype , it’s an Internet-connected stationary bicycle. This is true of our computers and phones, and it’s also true about all of the Internet-of-Things devices that are increasingly part of our lives. In 2007, the wireless features of Vice President Richard B.

article thumbnail

Sierra Wireless withdraws financial guidance as ransomware attack takes down plants

SC Magazine

IoT provider Sierra Wireless was the target of a ransomware attack on its internal IT systems. ( “Sierra Wireless Developer Day 2014” by Sierra Wireless Developer Program (T Cantegrel) is licensed under CC BY 2.0 ). The company’s website and other internal operations have also been disrupted by the attack.

article thumbnail

When internet security is a requirement, look to dedicated fiber

CyberSecurity Insiders

So, what type of internet connection is the most secure? Meet the contenders First off, it is important to understand the different types of internet connections. The most common ones are copper, fiber, and wireless networks. Copper : Copper cables are the original internet connections.