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An overwhelming number of IT security professionals (85%) see a cyberattack on critical infrastructure happening in the next five years. Pwnie Express CEO Todd DeSisto says that figure is perhaps the scariest number the company has seen in the four yea… Continue reading Internet of Things: Who is watching you?
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Small and midsized organizations (SMEs) are taking more steps to protect themselves from security risks associated with the Internet of Things (IoT) than large businesses, according to Pwnie Express. Small businesses are more likely to close the IoT security gap and better protect mission critical systems and business operations. “It’s a bit counterintuitive, because large companies have the finances and the people to secure their connected devices and critical infrastructure, but smaller operations are doing … More → Continue reading Who is better prepared for IoT-related attacks, SMEs or large organizations?
Pwnie Express Pulse is a SaaS offering that uses custom hardware sensors to provide continuous network discovery, threat detection, risk assessment, and critical information about all security issues that should be resolved. After seeing Pulse in action, I can say that Pwnie Express came a long way from being a crowd pleaser at security conferences where people were obsessing over PwnPhone or PwnPlug, a penetration testing device that mimicked a surge protector. In case you … More → Continue reading Review: Pwnie Express Pulse
Wi-Fi enabled devices — widely known as the Internet of Things (IoT) — are populating offices and homes in greater and greater numbers.
From smartphones to connected printers and even coffee makers, most of these IoT devices have good intentions and can connect to your company’s network without a problem.
However, as the Internet of Things (IoT) devices are growing at a great pace, they
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A university IT system was brought to a near-standstill by a cyberattack from inside its own firewall, when more than 5,000 connected devices on its internal network — from vending machines to lighting systems — became infected with malware, according to a new report. Verizon’s 2017 Data Breach Digest report, released here at the massive RSA security conference in […]
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More than 90 percent of IT security professionals said that connected devices will be a major security issue this year. However, 66% aren’t sure how many devices are in their environment, according to new research from Pwnie Express. IT pros understand the dangers facing their companies, but don’t have the necessary solutions to address these new threats, including IoT malware, like Mirai. “Mirai demonstrated what the right malware could do if unleashed onto poorly configured … More → Continue reading Security programs not keeping up with IoT threats
It’s 2017, and we’re not any further along with Wi-Fi security than we were 10 years ago. There are Intrusion Detection Systems and 2nd generation antivirus apps to protect us from some vulnerabilities but the simple fact that some people and businesses still don’t set their network up well in the first place.
Installing WiFi is like running Ethernet to your parking lot. It’s a cliche thing
Continue reading How To Stop Larry From Hacking Your WiFi in 2017
It’s 2017, and we’re not any further along with Wi-Fi security than we were 10 years ago. There are Intrusion Detection Systems and 2nd generation antivirus apps to protect us from some vulnerabilities but the simple fact that some people and businesses still don’t set their network up well in the first place.
Installing WiFi is like running Ethernet to your parking lot. It’s a cliche thing
Continue reading How To Stop Larry From Hacking Your WiFi in 2017
Bluetooth Low Energy, also known as Bluetooth Smart or Bluetooth 4, is the leading protocol designed for connecting IoT devices, medical equipment, smart homes and like most emerging technologies, security is often an afterthought.
As devices become m… Continue reading How to Hack Smart Bluetooth Locks and IoT Devices — Check this Out