Security News

Most organizations and consumers believe there is a need for IoT security regulation
2017-10-31 13:00

90% of consumers lack confidence in the security of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This comes as more than two-thirds of consumers and almost 80% of organizations support governments getting...

Researchers Downplay Size of Reaper IoT Botnet
2017-10-30 12:55

The Mirai-like "Reaper" botnet that began infecting Internet of Things (IoT) devices in late September has only ensnared up to 20,000 bots so far, according to estimates from Arbor Networks. read more

IoT Security Fail: Hacked Vacuum Cleaner Becomes Spy Cam
2017-10-30 11:18

Hom-Bot Vendor LG Patches Security Flaw Discovered by Check PointSecurity probes into IoT vulnerabilities too often swerve into creepy territory. Take security researchers at Check Point...

The Next IoT Botnet Has Improved on Mirai
2017-10-23 11:03

Called Reaper or IoTroop, Botnet Exploits VulnerabilitiesSecurity companies are warning that a global attack using compromised IoT devices may be coming soon. Check Point says one million...

New Rapidly-Growing IoT Botnet Threatens to Take Down the Internet
2017-10-21 00:49

Just a year after Mirai—biggest IoT-based malware that caused vast Internet outages by launching massive DDoS attacks—completed its first anniversary, security researchers are now warning of a...

New Mirai-Linked IoT Botnet Emerges
2017-10-20 14:03

A new, massive botnet is currently recruiting improperly secured Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as IP wireless cameras, Check Point warns. read more

IoT Cybersecurity: What's Plan B?
2017-10-18 14:58

In August, four US Senators introduced a bill designed to improve Internet of Things (IoT) security. The IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017 is a modest piece of legislation. It doesn't...

Intel Launches IoT Device Management Service
2017-10-05 15:07

Intel this week announced the launch of a new offering to help securely automate the deploytment Internet of Things (IoT) devices and bring them online fast. read more

Linux Trojan Using Hacked IoT Devices to Send Spam Emails
2017-09-22 09:14

Botnets, like Mirai, that are capable of infecting Linux-based internet-of-things (IoT) devices are constantly increasing and are mainly designed to conduct Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)...

Setting the standard for a blockchain protocol for IoT
2017-09-20 14:50

A wide range of blockchain technology companies and enterprises like Cisco, Gemalto and Bosch have launched the Trusted IoT Alliance, an initiative that aims to bring companies together to develop...