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SESIP embraced as European IoT security evaluation standard

Ryan Daws — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:02:19 +0000

GlobalPlatform’s Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms (SESIP) has been embraced as the foundation for a European Standard (EN). This milestone decision aims to streamline the IoT ecosystem’s approach to regulatory challenges and facilitate a comprehensive understanding, deployment, and explanation of security measures. “This is all about raising the bar for IoT security,” commented Eve... Read more »

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Kaspersky sheds light on ‘thriving’ dark web for IoT-related services

James Bourne — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:02:11 +0000

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has warned that DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks orchestrated through IoT botnets are in high demand among hackers, as the company outlines a ‘thriving underground economy on the dark web focused on IoT-related services.’ Kaspersky issued a communique which was part research note, part consumer advice. For the former, the company... Read more »

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Qiang Huang, Palo Alto Networks: On addressing IoT device security challenges

Ryan Daws — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:16:03 +0000

The security of IoT devices is of paramount concern across various industries as the digital landscape continues to evolve. IoT News caught up with Qiang Huang, head of IoT security product management at Palo Alto Networks, to shed light on the advancements and challenges facing IoT security. Huang emphasised that, while IoT has become integral... Read more »

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IoT will drive the embedded security market to $4.6B

Ryan Daws — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:24:17 +0000

According to ABI Research, the demand for embedded security in IoT devices is on the rise. In the rapidly-evolving landscape of the IoT, high-performance embedded secure hardware is becoming increasingly important. Traditionally, high-performance secure hardware has been associated with devices such as PCs and smartphones. However, as penetration into these markets reaches saturation, new opportunities... Read more »

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Minima and Inferrix partner to boost security on millions of connected devices

Duncan MacRae — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:32:39 +0000

Minima and Inferrix, both innovators in blockchain and IoT infrastructure, have joined forces to spearhead a ground-breaking innovation in IoT connectivity and asset management for smart buildings and smart cities. Through their partnership, Minima’s cutting-edge decentralised mobile native blockchain technology will potentially be integrated with Inferrix’s impressive array of IoT edge and AI products. These... Read more »

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Anker admits Eufy cams weren’t encrypted

Ryan Daws — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:26:09 +0000

Anker has finally acknowledged that its Eufy smart cameras weren’t end-to-end encrypted. In November, security researcher Paul Moore highlighted that Eufy cameras were uploading data even when cloud upload settings were disabled. However, an even more concerning finding was that camera streams could be watched live through external video players. Anker promoted local storage and... Read more »

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Arlo criticised for new end-of-life policy

Ryan Daws — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 16:32:19 +0000

Netgear spinoff Arlo has been criticised for pulling support for several of its connected security cameras over a relatively short period. In a new EOL policy, Arlo announced that it may end support for any camera that hasn’t been manufactured for four years old. Arlo manufactures popular security cameras. Purchasers typically buy a security camera,... Read more »

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Swatters used Ring cams to stream victims and taunt police

Ryan Daws — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:12:26 +0000

Prosecutors have charged two men with conducting “swatting” attacks that used Ring cameras to livestream the response and taunt police. Swatters make a false report to law enforcement that prompts an armed response to an address. While often intended to be a sick form of entertainment, they pull resources from where they could actually be... Read more »

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UK, Canada, and Singapore join forces to secure IoT devices

Ryan Daws — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:49:01 +0000

The UK, Canada, and Singapore are joining forces to improve the security of IoT devices. In a joint statement, the governments of the respective countries noted the economic and social benefits of IoT devices. However, they also warned of the risks of insecure IoT devices not just to consumers’ own security, privacy, and safety, but... Read more »

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Japanese firms team up to protect connected cars

Ryan Daws — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:31:23 +0000

NTT Communications and DENSO are joining forces to respond “to the threat of increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks against vehicles.” The companies are developing the Security Operation Center for Vehicles (VSOC). Hackers target connected cars for numerous reasons, including location tracking, data gathering, and causing physical harm. NTT brings to the partnership its vast knowledge and solutions... Read more »

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