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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...

When It Comes to IoT Security, Consistency Is Key
2017-09-11 14:04

Each day, businesses are connecting thousands of devices to the internet. From conference room smart TVs to thermostats, most of these devices were purpose-built to perform a single function...

Raspberry Pi: Learn How to Build Amazing IoT & Robotics Projects at Home
2017-09-11 06:15

Do you want to make your own robot at home? But, of course, one can not spend hundreds or thousands of dollars, and definitely would not be able to join a 4-year-long engineering institute to...

13% of SMBs have experienced an IoT-based attack (Help Net Security)
2017-09-08 13:36

One in four companies have already experienced a ransomware attack and one in eight have dealt with an IoT-based attack, according to Arctic Wolf Networks. As mid-market companies continue to...

Need to Jumpstart IoT Security? Consider Segmentation (Security Week)
2017-08-31 12:26

The Internet of Things (IoT) holds great promise for business collaboration and innovation through connections unimaginable a decade ago. read more

IoT Device Hit by Credential Attack Every Two Minutes: Experiment (Security Week)
2017-08-29 17:19

Internet of Things (IoT) botnets such as Mirai might not be in the headlines as often as they were several months ago, but the threat posed by insecure IoT devices is as high as before, a recent...

Telnet Credential Leak Reinforces Bleak State of IoT Security (Threatpost)
2017-08-29 15:22

The disclosure and recent analysis of thousands of leaked telnet credentials paints a bleak picture of the state of IoT security.