Internet of Things
Three out of four DDoS attacks target multiple vectors
Three out of every four DDoS attacks employed blended, multi-vector approaches in the second quarter of 2017, according to Nexusguard. Distribution of DDoS attack vectors The …
Is your router sending out spam?
A Linux Trojan that has been infecting IoT devices for half a year and made them run a SOCKS proxy server has now acquired spam-sending capabilities. About Linux.ProxyM Doctor …
Setting the standard for a blockchain protocol for IoT
A wide range of blockchain technology companies and enterprises like Cisco, Gemalto and Bosch have launched the Trusted IoT Alliance, an initiative that aims to bring …
Digital future: Are we ready for what’s next?
The Internet Society (ISOC), a global non-profit dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution and use of the Internet, released “Paths to our Digital …
Addressing security concerns around connected ecosystems
The convergence of IoT applications with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, Big Data, and context-aware computing could help address current security …
Syringe infusion pumps can be fiddled with by remote attackers
A syringe infusion pump used in acute care settings sports eight vulnerabilities, some of which could be exploited by remote attackers to impact the intended operation of the …
13% of SMBs have experienced an IoT-based attack
One in four companies have already experienced a ransomware attack and one in eight have dealt with an IoT-based attack, according to Arctic Wolf Networks. As mid-market …
Axonius announces $4M seed round to secure the explosion of connected devices
Israeli startup Axonius today announced $4 million in seed funding for its mission to secure and manage the growing billions of connected devices in use by businesses. Backing …
Hacking virtual and augmented reality: Short-term FUD, long-term danger
I believe virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are on the cusp of mass success, and will dramatically change the way we use technology. However, with new technology …
Patients with St. Jude pacemakers called in for firmware update
Patients using one of several types of implantable radio frequency-enabled pacemakers manufactured by St. Jude Medical will have to visit their healthcare provider to receive …
Review: Securing the Internet of Things
About the authors Shancang Li is a senior lecturer in the cyber security research unit, Department of Computer Science and Creative Technologies at University of the West of …
US, China and the UK are top regions affected by IoT security threats
In the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem today, cyberattacks are becoming more diverse and sophisticated with cybercriminals taking over home network routers to launch …
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