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How Will 5G Technology Alter IoT Security And How Can We Prepare?

CyberSecurity Insiders

The 5G technology appears to be perfect from a distance, with its grand claims of fostering efficient interconnectivity and speedy data transfers between people, objects, and devices. This article explores the possible ramifications that 5G could have for IoT security, along with some steps that enterprises can take to prepare for it.

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Sophisticated Attacks Against Mobile Devices Surge 187%

SecureWorld News

In today's interconnected world, mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives, enabling seamless communication, productivity, and access to sensitive information. However, as reliance on mobile technology grows, so does the risk of cyber threats targeting these devices.

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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. A Webcam made by HiChip that includes the iLnkP2P software.

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Mobile Security Company Zimperium acquires WhiteCryption

CyberSecurity Insiders

Zimperium, a globally recognized mobile security firm has made it official that it is going to acquire application security company whiteCryption for an undisclosed amount. Thus, the Mobile Security pioneer will generate enterprise security apps that are resistant to attacks. billion mobile and IoT devices.

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How Cloud Native Technology will Impact 5G Mobile Networks

Security Boulevard

The post How Cloud Native Technology will Impact 5G Mobile Networks appeared first on Radware Blog. The post How Cloud Native Technology will Impact 5G Mobile Networks appeared first on Security Boulevard. CSPs understand today that they need more from cloud.

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MY TAKE: Why companies and consumers must collaborate to stop the plundering of IoT systems

The Last Watchdog

The Internet of Things (IoT) has come a long, long way since precocious students at Carnegie Melon University installed micro-switches inside of a Coca-Cola vending machine so they could remotely check on the temperature and availability of their favorite beverages. Related: Companies sustain damage from IoT attacks That was back in 1982.

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Attacks Escalating Against Linux-Based IoT Devices

eSecurity Planet

Incidents of malware targeting Linux-based Internet of Things (IoT) devices jumped by more than a third in 2021, with three malware families the primary drivers behind the increase. Threats to Open Source, IoT. Also read: Top IoT Security Solutions for 2022. IoT devices pose two fundamental threats,” he said.

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