As security challenges loom large on the IoT landscape, how can we effectively counter the risks of integrating our physical and digital worlds? Imagine all traffic lights in a city turning green simultaneously, much like in Die Hard 4. Could a movie plot become a reality? Does it actually require a great leap of the imagination? … More Understanding IoT security risks and how to mitigate them
It sounds more like science fiction than reality, but a Swiss newspaper reported that approximately three million smart toothbrushes were hijacked by hackers to launch a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. Sources, such as Bleeping Computer and Bleeping Media, found it hard to credit this toothsome tale. And later the security company Fortinet, which helped give the original story … More Were 3 million smart toothbrushes just used in a DDoS attack?
Nowadays, a lot of attacks take place by tricking the user in some way, such as to open a file, click on a malicious link, or enter their personal data into a fake website. But when it comes to the “Internet of Things” (IoT), the methods are a little different. In principle, this is partly because … More How to start analyzing the security of your IoT devices
We all know that ransomware has become a huge problem, hitting businesses and consumers alike as it encrypts valuable data and attempting to extort sometimes large sums of money for safe recovery. But at least we can console ourselves with one thought: the threat has been confined to encrypting data on computers and web servers, … More Ransomware and the Internet of Things
Today, Tuesday 10 February, has been declared “Safer Internet Day” – a day for all of us to work together to “create a better internet together”. A noble cause, and one that WeLiveSecurity strongly supports. But you’re probably fed to the back teeth with articles from us telling you to use unique hard-to-crack passwords on … More It’s Safer Internet Day. So where is our Internet of Secure Things?
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