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How Mirai spawned the current IoT malware landscape
2018-06-04 17:24

When, in late 2016, US-based DNS provider Dyn suffered a massive DDoS attack that it resulted in the temporary unavailability of many popular online services, the name of the Mirai malware became...

Tips for Hardening Networks Against IoT-based DDoS Attacks
2018-05-30 16:41

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been a boon for the cybercriminal industry. IoT devices number in the billions worldwide and most are unsecured or undersecured, making them appealing targets to...

Millions of IoT Devices Vulnerable to Z-Wave Downgrade Attacks, Researchers Claim
2018-05-25 19:27

Millions of IoT devices based on the Z-Wave wireless protocol are vulnerable to a downgrade attack during pairing sessions.

5-year-old IoT attack resurfaces, puts millions of devices at risk
2018-05-25 15:22

IoT chip manufacturer Z-Wave reportedly fixed issues with its pairing process that allowed attackers to hijack internet-connected devices, but one security firm completely circumvented it.

Z-Wave Downgrade Attack Left Over 100 Million IoT Devices Open to Hackers
2018-05-25 09:33

Researchers have found that even after having an advanced encryption scheme in place, more than 100 million Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices from thousands of vendors are vulnerable to a downgrade...

100 Million IoT Devices Possibly Exposed to Z-Wave Attack
2018-05-24 16:11

Researchers have demonstrated that the Z-Wave wireless communications protocol, which is used by more than 100 million Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, is vulnerable to security downgrade...

Wicked Botnet Uses Passel of Exploits to Target IoT
2018-05-21 13:01

The code is integrated with at least three exploits that target unpatched IoT devices, including closed-circuit cameras and Netgear routers.

Relying on legacy security technologies leaves you blind to IoT threats
2018-05-18 11:15

As shadow IoT infiltrate organizations, the variety of risks and threats stemming from these devices put networks and data at risk, according to 802 Secure. IoT and IIoT (Industrial IoT) introduce...

Will Your Enterprise Survive the IoT Explosion?
2018-05-17 18:06

How Can Businesses Minimize the Risk Created by IoT While Ensuring Networks Are Secure? read more

How consumers are embracing IoT
2018-05-16 11:30

A CSG survey, which polled more than 2,000 consumers between the ages of 18 and 64, evaluated consumer understanding, usage and sentiment about current and future IoT applications. By 2030, it is...