Remove threat-intelligence consumers-demand-security-from-smart-device-makers
article thumbnail

MY TAKE: Why consumers are destined to play a big role in securing the Internet of Things

The Last Watchdog

There are certain things we as consumers have come to do intuitively: brushing our teeth in the morning; looking both ways before crossing a city street; buckling up when we get into a car. And yet we are overlooking profound privacy and security ramifications. This is coming. This time the stakes are too high. Criminal innovation.

Internet 189
article thumbnail

SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

OneRep provides a consumer service that scrubs your personal information from Google and dozens of privacy-breaching websites. Byron is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Last Watchdog on Privacy & Security. Erin: How has the cyber threat landscape evolved since you first got into cybersecurity?

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

Take The Stress Out of Securing Your Workforce

Jane Frankland

As technology advances at speed, it enables just as many opportunities as it introduces threats. Gains come but so do threats and losses. To prosper, every IT decision maker and cybersecurity leader must anticipate, and the easiest way to do this is by reviewing past performance – yours and the markets.

article thumbnail

Overview of IoT threats in 2023

SecureList

IoT devices (routers, cameras, NAS boxes, and smart home components) multiply every year. As connected device numbers increase, so does the need for protection against various threats. The first-ever large-scale malware attacks on IoT devices were recorded back in 2008, and their number has only been growing ever since.

IoT 86
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. Common EU Security Standards.

Wireless 100