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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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Asimily report highlights threats to connected healthcare devices

Ryan Daws — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 15:12:13 +0000

Asimily has released a report delving into the intricate challenges faced by healthcare delivery organisations (HDOs) when it comes to safeguarding their Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices from cyber threats. HDOs are grappling with a myriad of issues, chiefly the fact that their dependency on connected devices is paramount to patient outcomes and the... 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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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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Mirai variant ‘Beastmode’ exploits fresh vulnerabilities

Ryan Daws — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:21:34 +0000

A variant of the Mirai botnet called Beastmode has been observed exploiting recently-discovered vulnerabilities. The Mirai botnet is composed primarily of IoT and embedded devices. In 2016, Mirai made national headlines when it used exploited connected devices to overwhelm several high-profile targets with record-setting Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. Mirai’s original creator was arrested in the... Read more »

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UK introduces PSTI bill to protect IoT devices

Ryan Daws — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:23:57 +0000

The UK has introduced the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) bill which promises to protect IoT devices. Many “smart” devices fail to live up to their name when it comes to security. As manufacturers seek to keep pace with the demand for IoT devices, security is too often an afterthought. Julia Lopez, Minister for... Read more »

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Research finds that 24% of Brits aren’t securing their IoT devices

Ryan Daws — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:03:38 +0000

Research has found that a concerningly large number of Brits aren’t taking any actions to secure their IoT devices. According to research from NordVPN, Brits are taking the least action to secure their devices of the seven countries surveyed. Approximately 95 percent of Brits now have at least one IoT device in their household, more... Read more »

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FIDO’s new open IoT standard for device onboarding helps tackle security issues

Ryan Daws — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:00:06 +0000

A new open IoT standard called FIDO Device Onboard (FDO) aims to address the security issues with adding devices to both cloud and on-premise management platforms. FDO was announced by the FIDO Alliance today to address “challenges of security, cost, and complexity tied to IoT device deployment at scale”. Touted benefits of the FIDO Device... Read more »

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