Security News

Crypto Quantique raises $8M to address the growing challenges of end-to-end IoT security
2019-09-24 22:30

Crypto Quantique, a privately held company with a mission to revolutionize the IoT with quantum driven cybersecurity, announced that it has raised an $8 million seed round led by ADV along with...

Exploitation of IoT devices and Windows SMB attacks continue to escalate
2019-09-16 04:30

Cybercriminals upped the intensity of IoT and SMB-related attacks in the first half of 2019, according to a new F-Secure report. The report underscores the threats IoT devices face if not properly...

HID Global acquires HydrantID to secure enterprise data, IT systems, networks, and the IoT
2019-09-15 23:00

HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, announced that it has acquired HydrantID, a provider of management and automation services to secure enterprise organizations’ data,...

News Wrap: IoT Radio Telnet Backdoor And ‘SimJacker’ Active Exploit
2019-09-13 12:50

Threatpost editors Tara Seals and Lindsey O'Donnell talk about the top news stories of the week - from leaky databases to SIM card attacks.

Attacks Targeting IoT Devices and Windows SMB Surge
2019-09-12 18:18

Researchers Say Mirai Derivatives and EternalBlue Exploits Pummel Internet-Connected DevicesTwo years after WannaCry wrecked havoc via flaws in SMB_v1 and three years after Mirai infected internet...

Securing a Connected Future: 5G and IoT Security
2019-09-12 15:00

Organizations Must be Wary of the Security Implications of Transitioning to 5G  read more

Avnet partners with Trusted Objects to make IoT designs more scalable
2019-09-12 01:00

Leading global technology solutions provider Avnet has entered into a strategic alliance with Trusted Objects, a software company specializing in the Internet of Things (IoT) security, to bring to...

New Passive RFID Tech Poses Threat to Enterprise IoT
2019-09-11 14:33

The accelerating pace of RFID tech will make our lives more convenient. With greater convenience, however, comes a greater need for security solutions.

IoT attacks increasing in the cyber underground
2019-09-11 04:30

Cybercriminals from around the world are actively discussing how to compromise connected devices, and how to leverage these devices for moneymaking schemes, according to Trend Micro. Trend Micro...

Telnet Backdoor Opens More Than 1M IoT Radios to Hijack
2019-09-09 17:43

Attackers can drop malware, add the device to a botnet or send their own audio streams to compromised devices.