Why IoT devices pose a bigger cybersecurity risk than most realize
Security risks are increasing as more and more people connect using IoT devices. I talked with Danny Palmer about the threat facing …
Half of IoT devices let down by vulnerable apps
Testing Internet of Things (IoT) devices for security weaknesses can often resemble a large fist punching a wet paper bag. Researchers …
New tool makes it easier to secure IoT devices
Internet of Things devices are appearing in more and more companies, but with them comes the threat of cyberattacks. To reduce this risk …
Japan to probe citizens’ IoT devices in the name of security
Japan has approved a plan to test the security of around 200 million Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices in the country in a bid to beef up …
Japanese officials will target millions of IoT devices to help secure the Olympics
With the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games just one year away, Japan isn’t leaving anything to chance. On Friday, the country approved a law that …
Researchers Release Tool That Finds Vulnerable Robots on the Internet
A team at a robot cybersecurity startup has released a free, open-source tool for information security professionals to help them easily …
Japanese government plans to hack into citizens’ IoT devices
The Japanese government approved a law amendment on Friday that will allow government workers to hack into people’s Internet of Things …
30,000 Hot Bathtubs are vulnerable to Remote Attack by Hackers
a serious flaw in more than 30,000 IoT connected bathtubs that can be authenticated by remote attackers to control the vulnerable tub …
Thousands of Google Chromecast Devices Hijacked to Promote PewDiePie
A group of hackers has hijacked tens of thousands of Google’s Chromecast streaming dongles, Google Home smart speakers and smart TVs with …
5 Modern Security Strategies for IoT Devices
More than half a decade ago, Intel co-founder, Gordon Moore, published a paper predicting the pace for the digital revolution. Moore’s …
Mozilla and ThingsCon launch certification mark for secure IoT devices
Mozilla and ThinksCon today announced the launch of the Trustable Technology Mark, which will help consumers determine if their latest …
Pindrop raises $90M to bring its voice-fraud prevention to IoT devices and Europe
When it comes to how humans communicate with each other or with machines, voice is a major interface, with growth in the latter fuelled …
APAC consumers want IoT devices, but fear data leaks
The majority of consumers in Asia-Pacific already own at least one Internet of Things (IoT) device and plan to buy more, but 81 percent do …
UK government launches guidance to help secure IoT devices
There are expected to be more than 420 million internet connected devices in use across the UK within the next three years and if poorly …
Security measures to protect your IoT devices
We live in an era where everything from a tiny keychain to a refrigerator is connected to the internet. The Internet of Things, although …