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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)...

Security and costs holding back those looking to implement IoT projects
2017-12-05 18:34

While 94% of IT professionals from organisations that are undertaking Internet of Things (IoT) initiatives say they need to invest in IoT over the next 12 months in order to stay competitive, most...

AWS allows customers to manage and protect IoT devices
2017-11-30 13:54

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced six significant services and capabilities for connected devices at the edge. AWS IoT 1-Click, AWS IoT Device Management, AWS IoT Device Defender, AWS IoT...

IoT, Android Botnets Emerge as Powerful DDoS Tools: Akamai
2017-11-28 22:17

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks observed during the third quarter employed familiar vectors, but a newcomer that made headlines for abusing Android devices is expected to evolve, a...

Criminals leverage unsecured IoT devices, DDoS attacks surge
2017-11-20 16:24

Organizations experienced an average of 237 DDoS attack attempts per month during Q3 2017 – equivalent to 8 DDoS attack attempts every day – as hackers strive to take their organisations offline...

Infosec expert viewpoint: IoT security initiatives
2017-11-15 14:40

IoT went quickly from buzzword to mainstream, and connected devices have become common in households and enterprises around the globe. A worrying lack of regulation has fueled a plethora of...

Hackers Hacking Hackers: IoT Attack Script Embedded With Backdoor
2017-11-10 14:34

Hackers hack hackers. There's no surprise there. Big fish eat little fish. In the past, money mule recruiters have been known to use their recruitment adverts as a lure to get targets to visit a...