Category Archives: Internet of Things (IoT)

9 Factors to Consider Before Choosing a UEM Solution

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The more of your employees who work remotely some or all of the time, the more devices they’re likely to use to conduct business. Employees use their own devices as well as corporate ones, making already-challenged cybersecurity systems more complex. In response, IT teams need to rethink their approach to endpoint management. Changes in endpoint […]

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6 Ways SASE Helps Protect Your Data

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You start to log in to work from the home office you’ve occupied for the last two years only to sit and wait patiently as your virtual private network (VPN) dials up. After a few minutes, it validates your credentials. You have access to log in and you peruse your emails over coffee.   One […]

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Unified Endpoint Management and Security: Thriving in a Work-From-Anywhere World

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The hybrid workplace is here for the long-term, if not forever. Workers like the flexibility, and there are a lot of positives for business leaders in restructuring where and how people go about their jobs.  As much as workers like the hybrid workplace, it presents new challenges to security and IT teams. Management and security […]

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FSB’s Fronton DDoS tool was actually designed for widespread ‘massive’ fake info campaigns, researchers say

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The analysis shows that what was thought of as a straightforward DDoS tool was so much more.

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Hospital hallway robots get patches for potentially serious bugs

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Five zero-days found in Aethon TUG robots included one that could allow an attacker to control the machines, Cynerio said.

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IoT Security and the Internet of Forgotten Things

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In 2017, the number of connected devices surpassed the world’s human population. That’s a lot of things. However, many of them were not built with security in mind. It didn’t take long for attackers to take advantage of Internet of Things (IoT) vulnerabilities.  One case in 2016 saw threat actors take down Dyn, a company […]

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Forescout acquires medical IoT security company CyberMDX

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Silicon Valley cybersecurity company Forescout Technologies said Tuesday that it is acquiring CyberMDX, a medical-device security company known for its research into potential cyberthreats against health care technology. CyberMDX is a natural fit for Forescout, which focuses on securing connected devices and operational technology (OT) for large organizations — including what the industry calls the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Cybersecurity for IoMT, much like cybersecurity for OT devices, requires specific expertise and technologies,” Forescout CEO Wael Mohamed said. “We are pleased to have the CyberMDX team join Forescout as we continue delivering new capabilities on our market-leading platform and grow our R&D center.” Research by CyberMDX has been responsible for shedding light on critical vulnerabilities in widely used medical imaging devices, patient monitors, anesthesia machines and infusion pumps. Forescout’s platform specializes in “device intelligence and network fabric technology,” or finding and classifying […]

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When it Comes to Stopping IoT Security Camera Breaches, Focus on Procurement

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Earlier this year, an enterprise security camera system maker suffered a data breach. The incident, which involved the compromise of a Jenkins server, enabled a group of attackers to bypass the company’s authorization system, including its two-factor authentication processes. Those responsible for the compromise then abused their access to release the photos and videos of […]

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IoT Security: Protecting Food and Agriculture Organizations

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Ransomware actors are targeting food and agriculture organizations, potentially disrupting business. Luckily, there are already formal structures in place to boost the IoT security defenses they need. Knowing them keeps the lifeblood of industrial farms and food delivery going. Businesses in the sector could “suffer significant financial loss,” the FBI said. That loss is “resulting […]

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Understanding the Cyber Risk Exposures Within the Health Care Industry

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The health care industry is one of the most popular and lucrative targets for cyberattacks and malicious activity. Health care organizations always present as an attractive proposition to hackers as they possess high volumes of sensitive information about patients and rely on highly vulnerable medical devices. Advancements in medical procedures and the growth in digital […]

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