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Cybersecurity predictions: More cyberattacks, social engineering, and scary IoT
2018-10-23 12:48

Kevin Mitnick, founder, Mitnick Security Consulting, discusses emerging cybersecurity trends and how we can defend ourselves with TechRepublic's Dan Patterson.

IoT has potential to innovate, but is it secure?
2018-10-23 09:04

While the Internet of Things has the potential to drive the next wave of online innovation, it needs to be grounded on secure networks that prevent cyber criminals from hacking into the myriad of...

Get patching, if you can: Grave TCP/IP flaws in FreeRTOS leave IoT gear open to mass hijacking
2018-10-22 20:05

AWS-stewarded net-connected platform has multiple remote code execution vulnerabilities Serious security flaws in FreeRTOS – an operating system kernel used in countless internet-connected devices...

The Danger and Opportunity in 5G Connectivity and IoT
2018-10-22 15:52

The advent of 5G presents an opportunity for us to think the exploding number of IoT devices and how we securely connect to the digital world.

Are the Police using Smart-Home IoT Devices to Spy on People?
2018-10-22 13:13

IoT devices are surveillance devices, and manufacturers generally use them to collect data on their customers. Surveillance is still the business model of the Internet, and this data is used...

AWS FreeRTOS Bugs Allow Compromise of IoT Devices
2018-10-19 15:24

The bugs let hackers crash IoT devices, leak their information, and completely take them over.

Critical Flaws Found in Amazon FreeRTOS IoT Operating System
2018-10-19 08:48

A security researcher has discovered several critical vulnerabilities in one of the most popular embedded real-time operating systems—called FreeRTOS—and its other variants, exposing a wide range...

Cypress expands collaboration with Arm to deliver IoT platform with secure device management
2018-10-18 02:00

Cypress Semiconductor has expanded its collaboration with Arm to enable secure, easy-to-use management of Internet of Things (IoT) edge nodes based on Cypress’ compute and connectivity hardware....

Telit introduces new smaller IoT form factor module family
2018-10-16 02:00

Telit released the xE310 family of miniature IoT modules. With initial models planned in LTE-M, NB-IoT and European 2G, the new form factor will enable Telit to meet growing demand for modules for...

Scaling the IoT product security lifecycle with automation
2018-10-15 05:30

Recent events around the globe once again shine a limelight on the security issues the IoT community is facing. From claimed attacks on chlorine plants in Ukraine to potential threats to entire...