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IoT a hot topic in cybercriminal underbelly

Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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Cybercriminals are actively discussing how to compromise IoT devices for financial gain, says new research from Trend Micro.
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The platform making IIoT more accessible than ever

Thu, 6th Sep 2018
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FreeWave have been an RF hardware vendor for over 25 years and today can enable any organisation to leverage the benefits of industrial IoT.
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Utilities and critical infrastructure providers must improve cybersecurity

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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Critical infrastructure and utilities providers must take steps to understand and protect against cyber attacks as they adopt new technologies, warns ForeScout.
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Security experts demonstrate that ransomware attacks on robots are possible

Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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Researchers at IOActive have conducted what could be the world's first ransomware attack on robots, potentially disrupting the booming robotics market.
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How your smart home gadgets are putting you at risk – and what you can do about it

Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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You wouldn't openly leave your front door and your wallet open for burglars, so why would you leave your entire home unsecured from cyber threats?.
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Cryptomining accounted for 49% of IoT malware detections in 2017

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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Smart homes, smart buildings and smart devices are giving cybercriminals a helping hand, and many device owners may not even know it is happening.
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IBM X-Force takes on IoT security across connected devices - and vehicles

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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IBM X-Force researchers are expanding their focus to include vehicle and IoT security in response to a growing market for data connectivity in vehicles.
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Fortinet's security fabric tackles IoT vulnerabilities head on

Fri, 10th Feb 2017
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Fortinet beefs up IoT defence, offering a strategic security fabric to address a growing cyber threat landscape in a connected world.