Security News

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.

Fixing IoT Leaks with Hardware Security
2019-09-09 14:18

Brian Romansky of Owl Cyber Defense Discusses the Role of Data DiodesData diodes provide a way to control data flows in IoT devices, says Brian Romansky of Owl Cyber Defense, who describes...

Palo Alto Networks Acquires IoT Security Firm Zingbox for $75 Million
2019-09-05 14:39

Palo Alto Networks on Wednesday announced the acquisition of IoT security firm Zingbox for $75 million in cash, and made public its financial results for the fiscal year 2019. Zingbox provides a...

Author of record-setting IoT botnets pleads guilty
2019-09-05 13:44

He kept working on new botnets (and swatting a co-conspirator-cum-competitor) while indicted and on supervised release.

Learn how (in)secure your IoT devices are with YourThings scorecards
2019-09-04 13:58

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology are testing IoT devices for security flaws.

‘Satori’ IoT Botnet Operator Pleads Guilty
2019-09-04 04:14

A 21-year-old man from Vancouver, Wash. has pleaded guilty to federal hacking charges tied to his role in operating the "Satori" botnet, a crime machine powered by hacked Internet of Things (IoT)...

IoT Security Challenges in a 5G Era: Expert Advice
2019-09-03 19:10

Experts from Nokia, iboss and Sectigo talk 5G mobile security for internet of things (IoT) devices in this webinar replay.