Internet of Things (IoT) Archives

Here’s Yet Another D-Link RCE That Won’t be Fixed

Richi Jennings | November 21, 2024 | D-Link, D-Link Corporation, D-Link vulnerability, D-Link zero day, Internet of things, Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Things (IoT) Security, Internet of Things cyber security, iot, SB Blogwatch

D-Licious: Stubborn network device maker digs in heels and tells you to buy new gear ...

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These 20 D-Link Devices Have Critical RCE Bug — but NO Patch NEVER

Richi Jennings | November 13, 2024 | CVE-2024-10914, D-Link, D-Link Corporation, D-Link NAS Devices, D-Link vulnerability, D-Link zero day, Internet of things, Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Things (IoT) Security, Internet of Things cyber security, iot, NAS, network storage device, SB Blogwatch

‘Bobby’ flaw flagged WONTFIX: Company doesn’t make storage devices now; has zero interest in fixing this catastrophic vulnerability ...

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Kia’s Huge Security Hole: FIXED (Finally)

Richi Jennings | September 30, 2024 | Car Dealer, connected car security, Connected Cars, connected vehicle, Connected Vehicles, connected-car, Consumer IoT, Internet of things, Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Things (IoT) Security, Internet of Things cyber security, iot, Kia, Korea, SB Blogwatch, South Korea, southkorea

Connected cars considered crud: Kia promises bug never exploited. But even 10-year-old cars were vulnerable ...

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‘Union Jack’ bunting in Balham after the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, June 2022

Brits Ban Bad Passwords — and Other IoT Stupid Stuff

Richi Jennings | April 30, 2024 | bad passwords, blank password, Consumer IoT, gchq, gov.uk, Internet of things, Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Things (IoT) Security, iot, National Cyber Security Centre, NCSC, Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure act (PSTI), SB Blogwatch, The ‘S’ in IoT stands for Security, uk, United Kingdom

Nice Cup of IoTea? The UK’s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act aims to improve the security of net-connected consumer gear ...

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IoT Consumer Labeling Goes Global – What This Means for Vendors and Consumers

Carsten Rhod Gregersen | March 21, 2024 | Compliance, Connected Devices, Cyber Resilience Act, cybersecurity standards, Data Security, Device redevelopment, European legislation, Fines for non-compliance, , Internet of Things (IoT)

IoT producers must comprehend the relevant rules, consult legal and technological experts and evaluate cybersecurity procedures ...

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Cheap Video Doorbell Cams: Tools of Stalkers and Thieves

EKEN IoT FAIL: Amazon, Sears and Shein still sell security swerving stuff ...

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A thief conceals his identity with a neon mask

ALERT: Thieves❤️Wi-Fi Camera Jammers

I❤️POE: Does your home security need a rethink? Wireless cameras are kinda useless, say cops ...

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An electric toothbrush (that’s not part of a DDoS botnet)

‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing

Richi Jennings | February 7, 2024 | botnet, Botnet Attack, botnets, Consumer IoT, ddos, DDoS attack, DDoS botnet, Fortinet, Inc., Internet of things, Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Things (IoT) Security, Internet of Things cyber security, iot, IoT botnet

PR FAIL: Were 3 million toothbrushes hacked into a botnet? Or does a Fortinet spokeschild have egg on his face? ...

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Mozi IoT Botnet: Kill Switch Halts Operations

Wajahat Raja | November 13, 2023 | Botnet disruption, Botnet operators, Botnet Takedown, Control payload, Cyber Threats, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Insights, Cybersecurity News, Digital realm protection, Internet of Things (IoT), kill switch, malicious actors, Malware families, Mozi IoT Botnet, Network Security, persistence

In a surprising turn of events, the Mozi botnet experienced a sudden and significant drop in malicious activities in August 2023. This unexpected decline was attributed to the deployment of a “kill ...

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Three Reasons Device Makers Should Prepare Now for the Cyber Resilience Act

Carsten Rhod Gregersen | November 9, 2023 | Compliance, Connected Devices, Cyber Resilience Act, cybersecurity standards, Data Security, Device redevelopment, European legislation, Fines for non-compliance, , Internet of Things (IoT)

Europe’s cyber resilience act will rewrite the rules for connected devices on the continent. As I wrote recently for Security Boulevard, the draft legislation wants mandatory cybersecurity standards for connected devices and ...

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