Security News

Japanese government will try to hack its citizens’ IOT devices
2019-01-29 12:24

Japan will hack citizens' IoT devices to mop up cyber security before the Olympics. Don't like the notion? Here's how to lock 'em down!

Japanese Government Will Hack Citizens' IoT Devices
2019-01-28 19:40

The Japanese government is going to run penetration tests against all the IoT devices in their country, in an effort to (1) figure out what's insecure, and (2) help consumers secure them: The...

The Japanese government plans to hack into unsecured IoT devices. Will it work?
2019-01-28 18:24

Ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, the Japanese government is planning to access unsecured Internet of Things devices to identify users and request they change their passwords.

Skill Squatting: The Next Consumer IoT Nightmare?
2019-01-25 19:16

Connected devices are proliferating at a rapid rate, and this growth means that we’re only just beginning to scratch beneath the surface with potential use cases for Internet of Things (IoT)...

IoT credential compromise attacks open your devices up to spying
2019-01-24 14:44

Security updates for the lifespan of a given device are critical to protecting your connected device against hackers, according to a Barracuda report.

Security in an IoT World: Your Big Data Problem is Getting Bigger
2019-01-17 12:17

It’s that time of year for prediction articles and the number has become almost overwhelming. This year, one of the trending topics I’ve noticed is the growth in Internet of Things (IoT) and...

Companies still struggle to detect IoT device breaches
2019-01-16 06:15

Only 48% of businesses can detect if any of their IoT devices suffers a breach, according to Gemalto. This comes despite companies having an increased focus on IoT security: Spending on protection...

As IoT Grows, Confidence in Security Remains Low
2019-01-15 15:05

Despite the growth in use and the need for security in the use of embedded devices (IoT), almost half of all businesses are unable to detect a breach in any of their devices. The situation is...

Why it's So Hard to Implement IoT Security
2019-01-15 14:40

Harmonizing Security Across IoT Infrastructures that are Connected to Both Brownfield and Greenfield Systems is Easier Said Than Done read more

IoT Community announces formation of Security, Privacy & Trust IoT Center of Excellence (SPTIoTCoE)
2019-01-14 02:00

The IoT Community (Internet of Things Community) unveiled the formation of its security, privacy and trust focused IoT Center of Excellence (SPTIoTCoE), which will be Co-Chaired by Nancy Shemwell,...