Internet of Things
How neighbors could spy on smart homes
Even with strong wireless encryption, privacy in connected homes may be thinner than expected. A new study from Leipzig University shows that someone in an adjacent apartment …
Predicting DDoS attacks: How deep learning could give defenders an early warning
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks remain one of the most common and disruptive forms of cybercrime. Defenders have traditionally focused on detecting these attacks …
Attackers are coming for drug formulas and patient data
In the pharmaceutical industry, clinical trial data, patient records, and proprietary drug formulas are prime targets for cybercriminals. These high-value assets make the …
Connected cars are smart, convenient, and open to cyberattacks
Consumers are concerned about vulnerabilities in their vehicles, which directly impacts purchasing behavior and brand loyalty, according to RunSafe Security. Vehicles now run …
LLMs at the edge: Rethinking how IoT devices talk and act
Anyone who has set up a smart home knows the routine: one app to dim the lights, another to adjust the thermostat, and a voice assistant that only understands exact phrasing. …
NIST finalizes lightweight cryptography standard for small devices
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized a lightweight cryptography standard to protect even the smallest networked devices from cyberattacks. …
What the Matter 1.4.2 update means for smart home security
Matter is built on the idea that smart home devices should be secure, reliable, and easy to use. It is based on Internet Protocol (IP), which allows devices, mobile apps, and …
GPS tracker detection made easy with off-the-shelf hardware
Cyberstalkers are increasingly turning to cheap GPS trackers to secretly monitor people in real time. These devices, which often cost less than $30 and run on 4G LTE networks, …
Review: Hands-On Industrial Internet of Things
Hands-On Industrial Internet of Things is a practical guide designed specifically for professionals building and securing industrial IoT (IIoT) systems. About the authors …
Mirai botnet behind the largest DDoS attack to date
Researchers have uncovered two Mirai-based botnets harnessing Internet of Things (IoT) devices to DDoS target organizations around the world. The Murdoc botnet Qualys …
Homeowners are clueless about how smart devices collect their data
Homeowners are increasingly concerned about data privacy in smart home products, according to Copeland. Homeowners see smart devices as boosting home security Homeowners are …
OpenWrt dominates, but vulnerabilities persist in OT/IoT router firmware
Forescout has published a new report examining the current state of the software supply chain in OT/IoT routers. The study uncovered that OT and IoT cellular routers and those …