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House of Representatives passed the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, a bill that aims at improving the security of IoT devices. House of Representatives last week passed the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, a bill designed to improve the security of IoT devices. MORE
The post The Cyber Risks of Transportation’s Connected OT/IoT Systems appeared first on Nozomi Networks. The post The Cyber Risks of Transportation’s Connected OT/IoT Systems appeared first on Security Boulevard. MORE
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. Opening the Garage Door Remotely The original goal of this whole IoT journey! MORE
On June 25, 2021, ETSI released its new IoT Testing Specifications completed by the organization’s committee on Methods for Testing and Specifications. Latest News IoT Articles, News, Reports Cyber Threats MORE
While the US government is largely absent in this area of consumer protection, the state of California has recently stepped in and started regulating the Internet of Things, or "IoT" devices sold in the stateand the effects will soon be felt worldwide. But it's just one of dozens of awful "security" measures commonly found in IoT devices. Once California forces minimum security standards on IoT devices, manufacturers will have to rewrite their software to comply. MORE
Justice Department today criminally charged a Canadian and a Northern Ireland man for allegedly conspiring to build botnets that enslaved hundreds of thousands of routers and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices for use in large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The U.S. MORE
For all of their benefits, IoT devices weren't built with security in mind -- and that can pose huge challenges MORE
According to a new study on the state of IoT devices left on corporate networks during the COVID-19 pandemic, this type of devices is a major source of security compromise. The post IoT Malware Infections Increased by 700% Amid COVID-19 Pandemic appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. MORE
With the number of IoT devices expected to reach 55.7 The post Overcoming IoT Asset Management Challenges appeared first on Security Boulevard. MORE
There’s a new report out from the UK Government, The UK Code of Practice for Consumer IoT Security. One of the elements I want to draw attention to is: The use of IoT devices by perpetrators of domestic abuse is a pressing and deeply concerning problem that is largely hidden from view. Collecting data (and therefore evidence) on this is challenging for a number of reasons outlined in this section by Leonie Tanczer. MORE
So, peeling back that next layer, the whole IoT space isn't just about devices that get their own IP address on your network and talk over TCP (or UDP). IoT and IP Addresses So, what happens when you start filling your home with IoT things? MORE
Congress proposed a bill to improve the security of internet-enabled devices called the Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019. IoT devices have long been a weak point in the cybersecurity of agencies and organizations and have also been a favorite target for hackers, despite their continuous market growth. The post IoT Cybersecurity Bill Proposed to Congress appeared first on Adam Levin. Data Security Government Cybersecurity featured Congress IoT MORE
The post Caught on Camera: Rethinking IoT Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. We all know that we're on camera pretty much constantly -- most coffee shops, convenience stores, and even offices employ security cameras for protection. MORE
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. Are these examples actually risks in IoT? IoT firmware should be self-healing. IoT Security MORE
During a two-week period in December 2020, Zscaler analyzed more than 575 million device transactions and blocked more than 300,000 malware attacks aimed at IoT devices, a 700 percent increase over pre-pandemic numbers. Cloud IoT security remote workforce security MORE
billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices. As more information about IoT device vulnerabilities is published, the pressure on industry and government authorities to enhance security standards might be reaching a tipping point. Implications for IoT devices. MORE
We have a long way to go to secure the IoT. It is amazing that this sort of thing can still happen: the list was compiled by scanning the entire internet for devices that were exposing their Telnet port. MORE
The IoT is maturing rapidly, and surveys show that global IoT spending will achieve a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3% The huge potential of IoT. The post Understanding Global IoT Security Regulations appeared first on Security Boulevard. MORE
This blog recaps TalkingTrust with Thales, an interview between Ellen Boehm, VP of IoT Strategy and Solutions at Keyfactor, and Dave Madden, Senior Director of Business Development at Thales. . The post TalkingTrust with Thales: IoT Security with Keyfactor appeared first on Security Boulevard. MORE
The post Defending Against IoT Security Camera Hacks Like Verkada appeared first on Nozomi Networks. The post Defending Against IoT Security Camera Hacks Like Verkada appeared first on Security Boulevard. MORE
Recent articles about IoT vulnerabilities describe hacking of construction cranes , supermarket freezers , and electric scooters. hacking internetofthings vulnerabilities MORE
DTEN makes smart screens and whiteboards for videoconferencing systems. Forescout found that their security is terrible: In total, our researchers discovered five vulnerabilities of four different kinds: Data exposure: PDF files of shared whiteboards (e.g. MORE
Gafgyt and Mirai malware represented majority of IoT malware, new data from Zscaler shows MORE
If you think regular IT project managers can run IoT projects, you might be miscalculating. Here's why MORE
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. What. MORE
However, advancement in IoT has also taken a toll on security. internet of things IoT IoT Security Security TestingThe network of interconnecting devices to exchange data popularly known as the Internet of Things is evolving rapidly in the fast-paced industry of technology. MORE
Together with Nate Kim (former student) and Trey Herr (Atlantic Council Cyber Statecraft Initiative), I have written a paper on IoT supply chain security. The basic problem we try to solve is: how to you enforce IoT security regulations when most of the stuff is made in other countries? MORE
Enormous botnets of IoT devices are going after decades-old legacy systems that are rife in systems that control crucial infrastructure. Critical Infrastructure IoT Malware Podcasts Vulnerabilities Web Security MORE
The post Hacked IoT Devices Livestreaming Swatting Attacks: FBI appeared first on Adam Levin. Data Security Technology featured hacking IoT swatHackers are using internet-connected home devices to livestream “swatting” attacks, according to the FBI. MORE
With the benefit of hindsight, this was a naïve question: Alright clever IoT folks, I've got two of these garage door openers, what do you reckon the best way of connecting them with Apple HomeKit is? If you're going to do IoT in any meaningful way, you start with HA. MORE
Nozomi Networks Labs has produced a new OT/IoT security report. Don’t miss this summary of vulnerability trends as well as important information about ransomware and IoT security camera threats. MORE
It's a list of easy-to-guess passwords for IoT devices on the Internet as recently as last October and November. MORE
Internet-connected devices, collectively known as the Internet of Things or IoT, can provide opportunities for attackers to access your network–and as a result, devices more sensitive than your lightbulbs. The post IoT Security Checklist appeared first on Hurricane Labs. MORE
The ransomware attack has impacted the IoT manufacturer's production lines across multiple sites, and other internal operations. Hacks IoT Malware MORE
The Internet of Things (IoT) lexicon is constantly growing. It’s like having a conversation with a colleague who casually drops a term or acronym related to the Internet of Things (IoT) , and you suddenly find yourself on unfamiliar ground. . Things : This is the “T” in IoT. MORE
They call for: Distinguishing between consumer and industrial IoT. And if you need more security and privacy principles for the IoT, here's a list of over twenty. The BSA -- also known as the Software Alliance, formerly the Business Software Alliance -- is an industry lobbying group. MORE
The post Verkada Surveillance Hack, Breach Highlights IoT Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. Cloud Security Featured IoT & ICS Security News Security Boulevard (Original) Breach IoT Security surveillance VerkadaBuilding security vendor Verkada Inc. MORE
The post In the World of IoT Security, Lock Every Door appeared first on Security Boulevard. Cybersecurity Security Boulevard (Original) Spotlight data and network security Internet of things iot IoT Security MORE
We discuss how the involvement of P2P technology in IoT botnets can transform them into stronger threats that organizations and users need to watch out for. Research IoT Articles, News, Reports Cyber Threats MORE
The first few parts of this series have all been somewhat technical in nature; part 1 was how much of a mess the IoT ecosystem is and how Home Assistant aims to unify it all, part 2 got into the networking layer with both Wi-Fi and Zigbee and in part 3 , I delved into security. MORE
New research: " Best Practices for IoT Security: What Does That Even Mean? " We consider categories of best practices, and how they apply over the lifecycle of IoT devices. by Christopher Bellman and Paul C. MORE
There’s an interesting new draft, Best Practices for IoT Security:What Does That Even Mean? The abstract starts: “Best practices for Internet of Things (IoT) security have recently attracted considerable attention worldwide from industry and governments, while academic research has highlighted the failure of many IoT product manufacturers to follow accepted practices. It’s by Christopher Bellman and Paul C. van Oorschot. MORE
The post Industrial IoT Needs to Catch Up to Consumer IoT appeared first on The State of Security. The post Industrial IoT Needs to Catch Up to Consumer IoT appeared first on Security Boulevard. IoT & ICS Security Security Bloggers Network ICS Security IIoT iot MORE
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Security Boulevard
JUNE 29, 2021
The IoT is maturing rapidly, and surveys show that global IoT spending will achieve a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3% The huge potential of IoT. The post Understanding Global IoT Security Regulations appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Troy Hunt
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
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. Are these examples actually risks in IoT? IoT firmware should be self-healing. IoT Security
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Security Boulevard
JULY 15, 2021
Nozomi Networks Labs has produced a new OT/IoT security report. Don’t miss this summary of vulnerability trends as well as important information about ransomware and IoT security camera threats.
Adam Levin
DECEMBER 30, 2020
The post Hacked IoT Devices Livestreaming Swatting Attacks: FBI appeared first on Adam Levin. Data Security Technology featured hacking IoT swatHackers are using internet-connected home devices to livestream “swatting” attacks, according to the FBI.
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
With the number of IoT devices expected to reach 55.7 The post Overcoming IoT Asset Management Challenges appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Schneier on Security
JULY 7, 2020
They call for: Distinguishing between consumer and industrial IoT. And if you need more security and privacy principles for the IoT, here's a list of over twenty. The BSA -- also known as the Software Alliance, formerly the Business Software Alliance -- is an industry lobbying group.
eSecurity Planet
JULY 22, 2021
During a two-week period in December 2020, Zscaler analyzed more than 575 million device transactions and blocked more than 300,000 malware attacks aimed at IoT devices, a 700 percent increase over pre-pandemic numbers. Cloud IoT security remote workforce security
Schneier on Security
JUNE 25, 2020
New research: " Best Practices for IoT Security: What Does That Even Mean? " We consider categories of best practices, and how they apply over the lifecycle of IoT devices. by Christopher Bellman and Paul C.
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. What.
Adam Shostack
APRIL 22, 2021
There’s a new report out from the UK Government, The UK Code of Practice for Consumer IoT Security. One of the elements I want to draw attention to is: The use of IoT devices by perpetrators of domestic abuse is a pressing and deeply concerning problem that is largely hidden from view. Collecting data (and therefore evidence) on this is challenging for a number of reasons outlined in this section by Leonie Tanczer.
Threatpost
JULY 26, 2021
Enormous botnets of IoT devices are going after decades-old legacy systems that are rife in systems that control crucial infrastructure. Critical Infrastructure IoT Malware Podcasts Vulnerabilities Web Security
Security Boulevard
MARCH 14, 2021
The post Verkada Surveillance Hack, Breach Highlights IoT Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. Cloud Security Featured IoT & ICS Security News Security Boulevard (Original) Breach IoT Security surveillance VerkadaBuilding security vendor Verkada Inc.
Security Boulevard
MAY 27, 2021
Internet-connected devices, collectively known as the Internet of Things or IoT, can provide opportunities for attackers to access your network–and as a result, devices more sensitive than your lightbulbs. The post IoT Security Checklist appeared first on Hurricane Labs.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 1, 2021
This blog recaps TalkingTrust with Thales, an interview between Ellen Boehm, VP of IoT Strategy and Solutions at Keyfactor, and Dave Madden, Senior Director of Business Development at Thales. . The post TalkingTrust with Thales: IoT Security with Keyfactor appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Schneier on Security
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Recent articles about IoT vulnerabilities describe hacking of construction cranes , supermarket freezers , and electric scooters. hacking internetofthings vulnerabilities
Security Boulevard
MARCH 12, 2021
The post Defending Against IoT Security Camera Hacks Like Verkada appeared first on Nozomi Networks. The post Defending Against IoT Security Camera Hacks Like Verkada appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Troy Hunt
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
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. Opening the Garage Door Remotely The original goal of this whole IoT journey!
Schneier on Security
JULY 8, 2020
We have a long way to go to secure the IoT. It is amazing that this sort of thing can still happen: the list was compiled by scanning the entire internet for devices that were exposing their Telnet port.
Security Boulevard
APRIL 14, 2021
The post In the World of IoT Security, Lock Every Door appeared first on Security Boulevard. Cybersecurity Security Boulevard (Original) Spotlight data and network security Internet of things iot IoT Security
Krebs on Security
JUNE 25, 2020
Justice Department today criminally charged a Canadian and a Northern Ireland man for allegedly conspiring to build botnets that enslaved hundreds of thousands of routers and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices for use in large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The U.S.
Troy Hunt
NOVEMBER 22, 2020
With the benefit of hindsight, this was a naïve question: Alright clever IoT folks, I've got two of these garage door openers, what do you reckon the best way of connecting them with Apple HomeKit is? If you're going to do IoT in any meaningful way, you start with HA.
Trend Micro
MARCH 10, 2021
We discuss how the involvement of P2P technology in IoT botnets can transform them into stronger threats that organizations and users need to watch out for. Research IoT Articles, News, Reports Cyber Threats
Tech Republic Security
JULY 14, 2021
If you think regular IT project managers can run IoT projects, you might be miscalculating. Here's why
Troy Hunt
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
So, peeling back that next layer, the whole IoT space isn't just about devices that get their own IP address on your network and talk over TCP (or UDP). IoT and IP Addresses So, what happens when you start filling your home with IoT things?
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 22, 2020
It's a list of easy-to-guess passwords for IoT devices on the Internet as recently as last October and November.
Troy Hunt
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
The first few parts of this series have all been somewhat technical in nature; part 1 was how much of a mess the IoT ecosystem is and how Home Assistant aims to unify it all, part 2 got into the networking layer with both Wi-Fi and Zigbee and in part 3 , I delved into security.
Adam Levin
MARCH 13, 2019
Congress proposed a bill to improve the security of internet-enabled devices called the Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019. IoT devices have long been a weak point in the cybersecurity of agencies and organizations and have also been a favorite target for hackers, despite their continuous market growth. The post IoT Cybersecurity Bill Proposed to Congress appeared first on Adam Levin. Data Security Government Cybersecurity featured Congress IoT
Heimadal Security
JULY 16, 2021
According to a new study on the state of IoT devices left on corporate networks during the COVID-19 pandemic, this type of devices is a major source of security compromise. The post IoT Malware Infections Increased by 700% Amid COVID-19 Pandemic appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
Schneier on Security
JULY 1, 2020
Together with Nate Kim (former student) and Trey Herr (Atlantic Council Cyber Statecraft Initiative), I have written a paper on IoT supply chain security. The basic problem we try to solve is: how to you enforce IoT security regulations when most of the stuff is made in other countries?
eSecurity Planet
JANUARY 22, 2021
billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices. As more information about IoT device vulnerabilities is published, the pressure on industry and government authorities to enhance security standards might be reaching a tipping point. Implications for IoT devices.
Appknox
MARCH 23, 2021
However, advancement in IoT has also taken a toll on security. internet of things IoT IoT Security Security TestingThe network of interconnecting devices to exchange data popularly known as the Internet of Things is evolving rapidly in the fast-paced industry of technology.
Schneier on Security
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
While the US government is largely absent in this area of consumer protection, the state of California has recently stepped in and started regulating the Internet of Things, or "IoT" devices sold in the stateand the effects will soon be felt worldwide. But it's just one of dozens of awful "security" measures commonly found in IoT devices. Once California forces minimum security standards on IoT devices, manufacturers will have to rewrite their software to comply.
Adam Shostack
JUNE 8, 2020
There’s an interesting new draft, Best Practices for IoT Security:What Does That Even Mean? The abstract starts: “Best practices for Internet of Things (IoT) security have recently attracted considerable attention worldwide from industry and governments, while academic research has highlighted the failure of many IoT product manufacturers to follow accepted practices. It’s by Christopher Bellman and Paul C. van Oorschot.
Trend Micro
JUNE 30, 2021
On June 25, 2021, ETSI released its new IoT Testing Specifications completed by the organization’s committee on Methods for Testing and Specifications. Latest News IoT Articles, News, Reports Cyber Threats
Dark Reading
JULY 15, 2021
Gafgyt and Mirai malware represented majority of IoT malware, new data from Zscaler shows
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
The post The Cyber Risks of Transportation’s Connected OT/IoT Systems appeared first on Nozomi Networks. The post The Cyber Risks of Transportation’s Connected OT/IoT Systems appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Boulevard
APRIL 9, 2021
The post Caught on Camera: Rethinking IoT Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. We all know that we're on camera pretty much constantly -- most coffee shops, convenience stores, and even offices employ security cameras for protection.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
House of Representatives passed the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, a bill that aims at improving the security of IoT devices. House of Representatives last week passed the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, a bill designed to improve the security of IoT devices.
Dark Reading
APRIL 1, 2021
For all of their benefits, IoT devices weren't built with security in mind -- and that can pose huge challenges
Schneier on Security
DECEMBER 19, 2019
DTEN makes smart screens and whiteboards for videoconferencing systems. Forescout found that their security is terrible: In total, our researchers discovered five vulnerabilities of four different kinds: Data exposure: PDF files of shared whiteboards (e.g.
Security Boulevard
JULY 23, 2021
The Internet of Things (IoT) lexicon is constantly growing. It’s like having a conversation with a colleague who casually drops a term or acronym related to the Internet of Things (IoT) , and you suddenly find yourself on unfamiliar ground. . Things : This is the “T” in IoT.
Threatpost
MARCH 24, 2021
The ransomware attack has impacted the IoT manufacturer's production lines across multiple sites, and other internal operations. Hacks IoT Malware
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