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IoT malware targeting zero-day vulnerabilities
2018-01-12 20:41

Once it became evident that IoT devices can be relatively easily enslaved in botnets and that even their limited power can be used for a variety of nefarious purposes, it was open season for...

Rising Attack Vector for Industrial IoT: Smartphone Apps
2018-01-12 11:48

Mobile Apps Can Be Exploited To Tamper With Industrial Control SystemsFresh research into mobile apps designed to control ICS systems from afar has unearthed unnerving findings. More than 20...

Daniel Miessler on My Writings about IoT Security
2018-01-09 21:26

Daniel Miessler criticizes my writings about IoT security: I know it's super cool to scream about how IoT is insecure, how it's dumb to hook up everyday objects like houses and cars and locks to...

Improved IoT Security Starts with Liability for Companies, Not Just Legislation
2017-12-28 18:20

With the holiday season upon us, take a moment to think on the security of the plethora of IoT devices that will be purchased, gifted and implemented into the daily lives of countless people. read more

Satori IoT Botnet Exploits Zero-Day to Zombify Huawei Routers
2017-12-23 08:48

Although the original creators of the infamous IoT malware Mirai have already been arrested and sent to jail, the variants of the notorious botnet are still in the game due to the availability of...

Five things CIOs can do as IoT adoption turns into a nightmare
2017-12-18 13:00

There is no doubt that IoT technology has tremendous potential to improve outcomes for customers and also deliver significant business outcomes. As businesses are increasing investment on IoT,...

IoT data exchange: Building trust and value
2017-12-13 13:45

The results of Cisco’s IoT Value/Trust Paradox report show that, while most consumers believe IoT services deliver significant value for them, very few understand or trust how their IoT data is...

Will IoT botnets catapult the industry toward security regulation in 2018?
2017-12-11 13:16

Attackers demonstrated the power of an IoT-fueled botnet in 2016 when the Mirai botnet took down major websites like Reddit, Twitter and GitHub. Despite the damages, no significant changes to the...

IoT Botnet Used in Website Hacking Attacks
2017-12-09 13:36

Embedded Malware Launches SOCKS Proxy Server on Infected IoT Devices read more

Corporate IoT Implementation Struggling, Survey Finds
2017-12-06 15:38

Security is the Primary Concern for Firms Implementing an IoT Strategy, IT Pros Say Remaining competitive is the primary motivation for implementing a corporate 'internet of things' (IoT)...