Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Coding, IoT'ing, 3D printing and a milestone academic event for Ari: Primary school - done! It's been a busy week with lots of little bits and pieces demanding my attention.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2020

However, to fully capture the benefits of an IoT-centric economy, a cauldron of privacy and security concerns must first be quelled. Related : The promise and pitfalls of IoT At the technology level, two fundamental things must get accomplished. More IoT standards are sure to come, but regulation will raise the bar only so high.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 2, 2017

A new bill introduced by the senate would require IoT products used by government entities to meet standards for patchability, password management, and more.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 28, 2021

My IoT weather station is on the way! References Join us for NDC London today where Scott and I deliver "Cyber-Broken 3" (the session isn't recorded so if you're reading this after we do it, too late!) I'm getting really keen on Ligne Roset Cloud for improving the audio in my office (some of these patterns look really nice!)

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Troy Hunt

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Doing text to speech in Norwegian when the beer fridge is left open is one of the most fun IoT things I've done ?? yes, it's childish and no, I don't care) Sponsored by: 1Password is a secure password manager and digital wallet that keeps you safe online.

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Troy Hunt

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

I'm talking (somewhat vaguely) about the book I'm working on, how Facebook has nuked all news in Australia (which somehow means I can't even post a link to this blog post there), yet more data breaches, the awesome Prusa 3D printer I now have up and running and a whole heap more about the IoT things I've been doing.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

Weak Password Practices In the educational industry, password security is frequently disregarded, leading to many users using weak passwords or reusing them on many sites. Vulnerable IoT Devices There are more cybersecurity risks as Internet of Things (IoT) devices proliferate in school settings.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Troy Hunt takes us on his life journey, ups and downs, explaining how haveIbeenpwned came to be, raising awareness of the world’s poor password and online security habits. Plenty of tech, data breaches, career hacks, IoT, Cloud, password management, application security, and more, delivered in a fun way.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

One year ago in February, the major eBay hack was in progress, eventually resulting in over 233 million passwords being stolen. 10 Million Passwords Leaked Online. Security consultant Mark Burnett leaked 10 million usernames and passwords online through his personal blog last week, in a very risky move. Worst Passwords of 2014.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

IBM describes the internet of things (IoT) as the “the concept of connecting any device … to the Internet and to other connected devices.” Basically, the IoT encompasses anything from smart microwaves and fridges to self-driving cars and fitness devices (to name a few). Update your software. Turn on automatic updates.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

This includes a combination of training and awareness programs, leveraging human intelligence to recognize and report threats, and employing technological solutions such as AI and password managers. By integrating these measures, organizations can fortify their defenses against sophisticated mobile attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

The typical username and password for Wi-Fi routers is “admin” for both, but you may need to search online or contact your ISP if that doesn’t work. And while you’re in there, update that password to something a little less hackable, possibly saving the new one in a password manager.

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The Security Ledger

MARCH 13, 2019

Forget about Congress's latest attempt to regulate IoT security. The post Spotlight: CTIA’s IoT Cybersecurity Certification is a Big Deal. Forget about Congress’s latest attempt to regulate IoT security. to reign in insecure IoT endpoints. Setting a Bar on IoT Cyber Security. Here’s why.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 21, 2023

Don’t make risky clicks, patch your systems and use a password manager. And lastly, a password manager autofill will be able to identify small, but easy-to-miss details like SSL certs, cross-domain iFrames, and fake websites." These three simple measures will shut down most cyberattacks.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

If you use IoT devices, create a separate network on your router for them since they aren’t always the most secure connections to the outside world. Never buy a device that doesn’t allow you to set a long and strong password. password, 123456, qwerty, etc. Consider using a password manager.

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Troy Hunt

AUGUST 20, 2021

It all feels a bit "business as usual" this week; data breaches, IoT and 3D printing. Sponsored by: 1Password is a secure password manager and digital wallet that keeps you safe online. I love it because it's broadly relevant, easily consumable and totally, properly free.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 13, 2022

Companies store usernames, passwords, email addresses, printer connections, and other static data within directories. According to specialists , NGINX can run thousands of connections of static content simultaneously and is 2.5 times faster than Apache. And we have rounded up some additional advice.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2022

It’s a bit like the difference between using an online, cloud based password manager run by a third-party company, or running a totally local password manager operated by you and you alone. If something goes wrong with your cold wallet, should you lose it or have it stolen, nobody is coming to help.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Even harmless details, such as pet names or birthplaces, can be used by hackers to reset passwords. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps. Consider segmenting your Wi-Fi networks: one for main use, one for guests, and another for IoT devices.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

This includes passwords, usernames, document scans, health records, bank account and credit card details, as well as other essential data, all easily searchable and conveniently stored in one place. Can’t come up with a strong password? Most organizations use databases to store sensitive information. What were we looking at?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Verifying machine identities before enabling access can help secure Internet of Things (IoT) networks, which would otherwise expand supply chains’ attack surfaces. This education should cover how to spot and respond to phishing attempts, the importance of two-factor authentication and good password management.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This isn't mentioned, but you should consider changing the default password when you first boot up the router. Use a password manager and two-factor authentication (2FA). The latter is particularly interesting given the slow rise of IoT in the home alongside an increasing amount of voice activated and "always listening" hubs.

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 2, 2021

See the references for all the details, but plenty of cyber, some IoT weather station discussion and a bit of chatter around career and me deciding I want to do a "Hack Your Career More" talk once we all get back to doing events in person. Lots of little bits and pieces this week in a later and shorter than usual update.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Internet of Things (IoT) devices will be a cybercriminal’s “fifth column” in 2020. IoT devices are popular among consumers who thrive on efficiency. As the popularity of IoT devices continues to grow, SiteLock researchers predict the number of compromised devices will follow suit.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Finally, employees should have all the tools necessary for safe remote work, such as VPN subscriptions, password managers, and devices equipped with multi-factor authentication. As the number of IoT devices surges and employees continue working outside the office, cybercriminals will have a huge number of new entry points.

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Anton on Security

JUNE 10, 2022

A password manager claimed “zero trust for passwords” while a SIEM/UEBA vendor promised to reveal all zero trust secrets (I bet they use VPN internally…). A firewall management vendor claimed to “simplify zero trust.” IoT/OT security : very few, very small vendors focus there, and some who used to are pivoting away.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 10, 2022

A password manager claimed “zero trust for passwords” while a SIEM/UEBA vendor promised to reveal all zero trust secrets (I bet they use VPN internally…). A firewall management vendor claimed to “simplify zero trust.” IoT/OT security : very few, very small vendors focus there, and some who used to are pivoting away.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Password manager. While many consumer devices today come with standard antivirus software, a growing number of internet-enabled systems, like IoT devices , are being manufactured with light security. Those protections include: AI- and behavioral-based threat detection. Email phishing filter. Ransomware protection. Encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. Yet, Internet of Things (IoT) devices tend to be designed with the minimum computing resources required to accomplish the designed task of the device (security camera, printer, TV, etc.).

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Zero Trust and SDP complement Identity to secure the extended enterprise ecosystem given the rash of supply chain attacks and exponential growth of IoT devices, many of which lack adequate security. Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) is a bold new frontier in identity and access management (IAM). Establish an IoT identity lifecycle.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

These tools support data streamlining and filtering across network technologies and applications, consolidating and uniting data evidence across IoT devices, mobile devices, email and SaaS applications, and other endpoints. As a baseline, password managers store passwords in a single place, but most of these tools do much more than that.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

Strengthening password practices Weak or default passwords are an easily avoidable security risk that can expose vital assets in the agricultural sector to cyber threats. Arguably, even now, people have poor habits when it comes to password security. Therefore, agricultural organizations need to make passwords stronger.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

There are security/hacker types that maintain massive repositories of passwords. Change all default passwords to something unique and strong. Most home networks get broken into through either phishing or some random device they have with a bad password. This is the most important thing in this article. or 1.1.1.3

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password).

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Most network administrators will follow the Purdue Model for ICS Security within the OT/IoT LAN. Protect the credentials to these systems in a password manager or credential vault (such as Azure Key Vault or AWS Secrets Manager). Consider your usernames and passwords as valuable as any other crown jewels on your network.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices (security cameras, heart monitors, etc.), While this eliminates many headaches, it does not scan for misconfigurations and may not support other critical updates such as IT infrastructure (routers, firewalls, etc.), firmware (hard drives, drivers, etc.), Kubernetes instances, websites, applications, and more.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 11, 2023

My organization is considering password less authentication framework, but now combines a password with any of the other two ways of authentication below. My organization is considering password less authentication framework, but now combines a password with any of the other two ways of authentication below.

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