Tag: IoT

Old devices, new dangers: The risks of unsupported IoT tech

August 28, 2024

In the digital graveyard, a new threat stirs: Out-of-support devices becoming thralls of malicious actors. Outdated devices are often easy targets for attackers, especially if they have vulnerabilities that can be exploited and no patches are available due to their end-of-life status. Hacks of outdated or vulnerable devices are an issue, but why would anyone attempt … More Old devices, new dangers: The risks of unsupported IoT tech

Understanding IoT security risks and how to mitigate them

July 11, 2024

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

Were 3 million smart toothbrushes just used in a DDoS attack?

February 8, 2024

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?

Black Hat Europe 2023: The past could return to haunt you

December 8, 2023

Legacy protocols in the healthcare industry present dangers that can make hospitals extremely vulnerable to cyberattacks. The healthcare industry will, I am sure, remain a significant target for cybercriminals due to the huge potential it provides them to monetize their efforts through ransomware demands or by abusing the exfiltrated data of patients. Operational disruption and sensitive data, … More Black Hat Europe 2023: The past could return to haunt you