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…
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UK, Canada, and Singapore join forces to secure IoT devices
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…
Japanese firms team up to protect connected cars
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…
Why IoT Patching Race is a Lose-Lose Game
The Value of CWE vs CVE in Securing Devices By Dave Stuart, Sternum Continual patching is an age-old approach and a persistent problem for smart device manufacturers and users alike —…
Natali Tshuva, Sternum: On ‘future-proof’ IoT security
Sternum is using patented technology to protect IoT devices against even unknown vulnerabilities in real-time. The company was co-founded by Natali Tshuva, who was recognised for her talents from an early…
Verizon: IoT/mobile cyberattacks leading to downtime increase 22%
Verizon’s latest Mobile Security Index (MSI) highlights continuing growth in IoT/mobile cyberattacks leading to downtime. According to the research, cyberattacks in the last year involving a mobile/IoT device – that resulted…
Connected workspaces: The final digital transformation hurdle
Connecting workforces and spaces have become a priority for many businesses as the dust settles on the pandemic, says Simon Horton, VP International Sales at Sangoma, with remote and hybrid working…
Fronton botnet can launch trending disinformation campaigns
A Russian IoT botnet known as Fronton can use inauthentic coordinated behaviour to launch disinformation trends on social media. “Trends” on social media platforms are how many people keep updated with…
Sternum debuts IoT attack simulation platform
IoT cybersecurity specialists Sternum have released the first real-world attack simulation and evaluation platform. Last year, a report by Fortune Business Insights found that 67 percent of enterprises have experienced an…
What cloud-based IoT software means for the future of security
72% of information security leaders state that cloud computing represents a top priority in digital transformation. Cloud-based IoT software is changing the nature of both digital and physical security, allowing both…