Report: IoT is the next frontier for ransomware
LAS VEGAS -- The growth of the Internet of Things will offer new ransomware opportunities for cybercriminals, according to a report released Thursday by Symantec.
Maria Korolov | 07 Aug | Read more
LAS VEGAS -- The growth of the Internet of Things will offer new ransomware opportunities for cybercriminals, according to a report released Thursday by Symantec.
Maria Korolov | 07 Aug | Read more
In a recent security assessment of ten smartwatches and their iOS and Android companion applications, every single watch had at least one significant security flaw, according to a new report from HP Fortify.
Maria Korolov | 27 Jul | Read more
Privacy concerns might throw a wrench into companies' plans to make Internet-connected devices mainstream fixtures in the home.
Zach Miners | 11 Jul | Read more
Nest Labs, Google's home sensing unit, made its long-awaited move into the home security market on Wednesday when it unveiled Nest Cam.
Zach Miners | 18 Jun | Read more
The emerging model of the Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly changing the way organisations think about IT security – but IoT's unique characteristics are also likely to send ripples through conventional security architectures by forcing a fundamental rethink about how corporate data is managed and protected.
David Braue | 27 Apr | Read more
According to a report released this morning by security provider Veracode, many of the Internet of Things devices that consumers are buying for their increasingly connected homes are vulnerable to hacker exploits. While Veracode looked at different devices and vulnerabilities, its overall findings mirror those by Synack, which we reported on last month.
Jake Widman | 08 Apr | Read more
As technology plays a bigger role in running our homes, connecting our cars, and handling our finances, the Federal Trade Commission wants to keep a closer watch on the privacy and security implications.
Jared Newman | 25 Mar | Read more
If you're a longtime customer of an independent home-security firm, there's a good chance your system's control panel will soon need a major upgrade. That's because companies such as AT&T, Verizon, and others are gradually shutting down their 2G cellular networks to make room for faster and more efficient 3G and 4G networks.
Michael Brown | 25 Mar | Read more
ARM's acquisition of Dutch company Offspark shows how chip vendors intend to integrate more security features in their software and hardware to help keep the Internet of Things safe.
Mikael Ricknäs | 09 Feb | Read more
Companies developing Internet of Things (IoT) products should adopt best practices to protect the privacy and security of consumers, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has recommended.
Grant Gross | 28 Jan | Read more
As the Internet of Things becomes more pervasive and it becomes easier and simpler to realize the benefits of the connected home, old-school service providers such as ADT are working to protect their turf by touting the benefits of professional 24/7 monitoring.
Chanelle Bessette | 12 Jan | Read more
Remember when we could follow Ron Popeil's advice and simply "Set it, and forget it"?
By Michael Carr | 17 Dec | Read more
The data breaches of 2014 have yet to fade into memory, and we already have 2015 looming. Experian's 2015 Data Breach Industry Forecast gives us much to anticipate, and I've asked security experts to weigh in with their thoughts for the coming year as well.
Tony Bradley | 04 Dec | Read more
It is almost impossible to attend any event that has an IT edge without hearing about the Internet of Things. Until recently, we only really used the Internet as a way of connecting people via computers and servicer. But we are hurtling forward into a world where all sorts of devices have sensors and controls that can be connected, controlled and read over the Internet. That's the Internet of Things.
Anthony Caruana | 19 Nov | Read more
Christmas may still be over a month away, but cyber-criminals were clearly enjoying the festive cheer early as they ramped up their onslaught of holiday-themed phishing emails. Human rights groups and other NGOs were also struggling with malware attacks – as was peak meteorological body the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
David Braue | 19 Nov | Read more