New Report on IoT Security
Schneier on Security
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
The Atlantic Council has published a report on securing the Internet of Things: “Security in the Billions: Toward a Multinational Strategy to Better Secure the IoT Ecosystem.”
IoT Unravelled Part 3: Security
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. As with the rest of the IoT landscape, there's a lot of scope for improvement here and also just like the other IoT posts, it gets very complex for normal people very quickly.
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Analyzing IoT Security Best Practices
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. Back in 2017, I catalogued nineteen security and privacy guideline documents for the Internet of Things.
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Securing the International IoT Supply Chain
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? Selling to U.S. cybersecurity agencies.
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KrebsOnSecurity Hit By Huge New IoT Botnet “Meris”
Krebs on Security
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
The assault came from “ Meris ,” the same new “Internet of Things” (IoT) botnet behind record-shattering attacks against Russian search giant Yandex this week and internet infrastructure firm Cloudflare earlier this summer. Cloudflare recently wrote about its attack , which clocked in at 17.2 In its Aug.
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Hacked IoT Devices Livestreaming Swatting Attacks: FBI
Adam Levin
DECEMBER 30, 2020
While the FBI is currently working with smart home device manufacturers to increase security settings, consumers with camera and voice activated home internet devices are urged to update their passwords, enable multi-factor authentication, and practice good cyber hygiene.
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P2P Weakness Exposes Millions of IoT Devices
Krebs on Security
APRIL 26, 2019
iLnkP2p is bundled with millions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including security cameras and Webcams, baby monitors, smart doorbells, and digital video recorders. He found that 39 percent of the vulnerable IoT things were in China; another 19 percent are located in Europe; seven percent of them are in use in the United States.
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IoT Unravelled Part 1: It's a Mess. But Then There's Home Assistant
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? Everybody Wants to be "The IoT Solution" This is where the whole mess starts: what is the hub of your IoT world?
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Are the Police using Smart-Home IoT Devices to Spy on People?
Schneier on Security
OCTOBER 22, 2018
IoT devices are surveillance devices, and manufacturers generally use them to collect data on their customers. Surveillance is still the business model of the Internet, and this data is used against the customers' interests: either by the device manufacturer or by some third-party the manufacturer sells the data to.
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On IoT Devices and Software Liability
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 12, 2024
New law journal article : Smart Device Manufacturer Liability and Redress for Third-Party Cyberattack Victims Abstract: Smart devices are used to facilitate cyberattacks against both their users and third parties.
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New IoT Security Regulations
Schneier on Security
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Due to ever-evolving technological advances, manufacturers are connecting consumer goods -- from toys to lightbulbs to major appliances -- to the internet at breakneck speeds. But it's just one of dozens of awful "security" measures commonly found in IoT devices. This is the Internet of Things, and it's a security nightmare.
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IoT devices at major Manufacturers infected with crypto-miner
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 8, 2020
Hackers have infected with a piece of malware some IoT devices running Windows 7 designed by three of the world’s largest manufacturers. Security experts from TrapX reported that some IoT devices running Windows 7 have been infected with a piece of malware, is it a supply chain attack? Pierluigi Paganini.
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IoT Unravelled Part 2: IP Addresses, Network, Zigbee, Custom Firmware and Soldering
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? IoT and IP Addresses So, what happens when you start filling your home with IoT things?
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The UK Bans Default Passwords
Schneier on Security
MAY 2, 2024
The UK is the first country to ban default passwords on IoT devices. On Monday, the United Kingdom became the first country in the world to ban default guessable usernames and passwords from these IoT devices. IoT manufacturers aren’t making two devices, one for California and one for the rest of the US.
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IoT Inspector Tool from Princeton
Schneier on Security
MAY 1, 2018
Researchers at Princeton University have released IoT Inspector , a tool that analyzes the security and privacy of IoT devices by examining the data they send across the Internet. They've already used the tool to study a bunch of different IoT devices. Related: IoT Hall of Shame. Halo Smoke Detector. No surprises there.
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MY TAKE: How decentralizing IoT could help save the planet — by driving decarbonization
The Last Watchdog
DECEMBER 17, 2023
The Internet of Things ( IoT ) is on the threshold of ascending to become the Internet of Everything ( IoE.) Infineon supplies semiconductors embedded in smart systems, most notably in automotive, power and IoT. We can execute a lot of machine learning, at the edge, in IoT devices.
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MY TAKE: Why DDoS weapons will proliferate with the expansion of IoT and the coming of 5G
The Last Watchdog
MARCH 28, 2019
Related: IoT botnets now available for economical DDoS blasts. This attacker easily located IoT devices that used the manufacturers’ default security setting. He set loose a self-replicating internet worm to gain control of 600,000 household IoT devices. In fact, it can be argued that the opposite is happening.
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'Best Practices for IoT Security'
Adam Shostack
JANUARY 2, 2025
There's an interesting new draft, Best Practices for IoT Security: What Does That Even Mean? There's an interesting new draft, Best Practices for IoT Security:What Does That Even Mean? by Christopher Bellman and Paul C. van Oorschot. It's by Christopher Bellman and Paul C. van Oorschot.
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STEPS FORWARD: Regulators are on the move to set much needed IoT security rules of the road
The Last Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
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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7 Key Security Principles for IoT Manufacturing
GlobalSign
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming increasingly essential in terms of assisting with product development and enhancements. It can also deliver significant benefits within the manufacturing industry. Explore important considerations for the IoT manufacturing industry!
March to 5G could pile on heavier security burden for IoT device manufacturers
SC Magazine
APRIL 9, 2021
As the Department of Defense works on standards to dictate 5G rollout, security requirements may be too much for IoT manufacturers. Of course, many security hurdles for IoT device manufacturers are not specific to 5G. Of course, many security hurdles for IoT device manufacturers are not specific to 5G.
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The Internet of Things is a Complete Mess (and how to Fix it)
Troy Hunt
JULY 13, 2021
I've spent more time IoT'ing my house over the last year than any sane person ever should. Plus, it's definitely added to our lives in terms of the things it enables us to do; see them in part 5 of my IoT unravelled blog series. You also want to be able to change the colour because hey, that's kinda cool.
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Cybercriminals Increasingly Target Manufacturing, IP
Security Boulevard
JUNE 21, 2021
Recent attacks targeting intellectual property (IP) and critical infrastructure are raising the security stakes for manufacturing organizations, as the industry records one of the highest attack rates of any sector since the onset of COVID-19. One in five manufacturing companies in the U.S.
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The IoT Cybersecurity Act of 2020: Implications for Devices
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. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large. Implications for IoT devices.
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IBM finds vulnerability in IoT chips present in billions of devices
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 19, 2020
Manufactured by Thales, the EHS8 module family has security flaws that could allow attackers to take total control over internet-connected industrial machines.
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Enhancing IT Support for Manufacturing Systems: Addressing Critical Gaps
SecureWorld News
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Manufacturing systems, especially the ones that work with SCADA technology (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), IoT devices, and other critical technologies, depend heavily on efficient IT support to ensure that the downtime is minimal, and the performance is optimal.
Britain introduces IOT Device Security Legislation
CyberSecurity Insiders
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
A new legislation was introduced in the Britain’s parliament last week aiming to better protect IoT devices from sophisticated hackers. Now, comes the big question…what if companies indulging in the manufacturing of IoT cannot comply with the newly planned Britain’s digital law.? Well, it’s simple….the Hope it does!
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Securing the Internet of Things through Class-Action Lawsuits
Schneier on Security
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Basically, the article postulates that (1) market realities will produce insecure IoT devices, and (2) political failures will leave that industry unregulated. Result: insecure IoT. It's a lot to read, but it's an interesting take on how to secure this otherwise disastrously insecure world.
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Understanding Global IoT Security Regulations
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% It offers promising benefits that are rapidly transforming a variety of industries, including manufacturing, health care, commercial buildings, smart homes, retail and energy.
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Ransomware attack shuts down Sierra Wireless IoT maker
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 23, 2021
Sierra Wireless, a world-leading IoT solutions provider, today disclosed a ransomware attack that forced it to halt production at all manufacturing sites. [.].
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How can eSIM help overcome the challenges of IoT connectivity activation?
CyberSecurity Insiders
AUGUST 2, 2021
Connected IoT devices and smart solutions are quickly expanding into every industry and aspects of our lives, and the numbers back this up. By 2025, it has been predicted that 75 billion IoT devices will be connected with a potential market value of around $1.6 So, how can service providers streamline IoT connectivity activation?
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US House Passes IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act
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. Mark Warner (D-Va.) Pierluigi Paganini.
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Ransomware Attack Foils IoT Giant Sierra Wireless
Threatpost
MARCH 24, 2021
The ransomware attack has impacted the IoT manufacturer's production lines across multiple sites, and other internal operations.
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Why IoT Security is Important for Today’s Networks?
Security Boulevard
MARCH 17, 2022
Internet of Things is the acronym for IoT. Given the non-standard manufacturing of IoT devices and troves of data flowing through the IoT devices, we are constantly exposed […]. The post Why IoT Security is Important for Today’s Networks?
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IoT Cybersecurity: 5 Major Vulnerabilities and How to Tackle Them
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 13, 2020
The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. If you take a look at the global market for IoT, you can easily spot the trend. IoT devices are exposed to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. IoT is a complicated concept.
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Complete guide to IoT Security
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 8, 2022
The IoT market is projected to hit the $1.5 Putting in perspective, it’s a 600% growth from 2019, when the IoT market was pegged at $250 Billion. It is expected that 25 billion devices will be a part of the IoT network by 2025 with smartphones […]. The post Complete guide to IoT Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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The Surveillance Invasion: IoT and Smart Devices Stealing Corporate Secrets
Security Boulevard
MAY 2, 2024
In an age where manufacturers have decided that just about every device needs to be “smart,” it’s becoming difficult to avoid the data collection and privacy invasion that are often baked into these devices. We have come to […] The post The Surveillance Invasion: IoT and Smart Devices Stealing Corporate Secrets appeared first on CISO Global.
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New DigiCert poll shows companies taking monetary hits due to IoT-related security missteps
The Last Watchdog
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Even as enterprises across the globe hustle to get their Internet of Things business models up and running, there is a sense of foreboding about a rising wave of IoT-related security exposures. And, in fact, IoT-related security incidents have already begun taking a toll at ill-prepared companies. Tiered performances.
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“Best Practices for IoT Security”
Adam Shostack
JUNE 8, 2020
There’s an interesting new draft, Best Practices for IoT Security:What Does That Even Mean? It’s by Christopher Bellman and Paul C. van Oorschot.
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Malvertising Campaign Targets IoT Devices: GeoEdge
eSecurity Planet
AUGUST 9, 2021
A malicious advertising campaign originating out of Eastern Europe and operating since at least mid-June is targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to home networks, according to executives with GeoEdge, which offers ad security and quality solutions to online and mobile advertisers. Malvertising is Evolving.
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Kalay platform vulnerability exposes millions of IoT devices to cyber attacks
CyberSecurity Insiders
AUGUST 18, 2021
Cybersecurity Researchers from Mandiant have disclosed that millions of IoT devices operating across the globe were vulnerable to cyber attacks because of a flaw in Kalay Cloud platform software supplied by ThroughTek.
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Machine Identities are Essential for Securing Smart Manufacturing
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Machine Identities are Essential for Securing Smart Manufacturing. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) puts networked sensors and intelligent devices directly on the manufacturing floor to collect data, drive artificial intelligence and do predictive analytics. Benefits of IIoT in the manufacturing sector. brooke.crothers.
Top IoT Security Solutions of 2021
eSecurity Planet
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
IoT security is where endpoint detection and response ( EDR ) and enterprise mobility management ( EMM ) meet the challenges of a rapidly expanding edge computing infrastructure. As the enterprise attack surface grows, IoT is yet another attack vector organizations aren’t fully prepared to defend.
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Q&A: Here’s how the ‘Matter’ protocol will soon reduce vulnerabilities in smart home devices
The Last Watchdog
AUGUST 1, 2022
I had the chance to discuss the wider significance of Matter with Mike Nelson, DigiCert’s vice president of IoT security. It also represents digital trust [insert the way we are defining DT] between all compliant devices from different manufacturers. Here’s what we discussed, edited for clarity and length.
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