Industrial automation leveraging IoT devices offers numerous advantages. Firstly, it enhances operational efficiency by enabling real-time monitoring and control of machinery and processes.
A team of researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology has demonstrated how, in theory, a malicious actor could manipulate the energy market using a botnet powered by high-wattage IoT devices.
Most botnets are powered by devices such as routers, cameras and DVRs. However, researchers...
AWS IoT Device Tester for FreeRTOS now supports FreeRTOS 202002.00.
The latest version of AWS IoT Device Tester supports custom code signing for OTA (Over-the-air) update qualification tests, managed policy, and device setup check for serial ports.
You can use AWS IoT Device Tester v1.7.0 to...
Data exposure is one of the biggest threats from attacks on IoT devices. A new report recommends a shift to perimeter-less security strategies.
2020 SONICWALL CYBER THREAT REPORT: THREAT ACTORS PIVOT TOWARD MORE TARGETED ATTACKS, EVASIVE EXPLOITS
Malware, ransomware attack volume down 6% and...
Keeping Your Smart Home Secure: 14 Tips To Help Protect IoT Devices
As smart home technology is becoming increasingly popular, the number of attacks on Internet of Things devices is on the rise. A recent spate of incidents involving consumer IoT devices has seen malicious users gaining access...
0day vulnerability (backdoor) in firmware for HiSilicon-based DVRs, NVRs and IP cameras
This is a full disclosure of recent backdoor integrated into DVR/NVR devices built on top of HiSilicon SoC. Described vulnerability allows attacker to gain root shell access and full control of device. Full...
Arduino, the open-source hardware platform, today announced the launch of a new low-code platform and modular hardware system for IoT development. The idea here is to give small and medium businesses the tools to develop IoT solutions without having to invest in specialized engineering...