#IoT

Despite Emerging Regulations, Mobile Device, IoT Security Requires More Industry Attention

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November 6, 2024 at 02:43PM Internet-connected devices are integral to daily life but pose significant cybersecurity risks. Consumers must remain vigilant against insecure devices and scams, particularly in light of recent regulatory advancements like the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act. Manufacturers need to adapt to evolving security requirements and enhance communication between product and cybersecurity teams. … Read more

GreyNoise Credits AI for Spotting Exploit Attempts on IoT Livestream Cams

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November 1, 2024 at 09:30AM GreyNoise Intelligence reported that its internal AI tool identified attempts to exploit critical vulnerabilities in commercial livestream IoT cameras, enhancing security awareness in the IoT sector. This highlights the importance of AI in detecting potential threats. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Internal AI Tool**: GreyNoise Intelligence has developed an internal AI tool … Read more

Honeywell and Google Cloud to Accelerate Auto Operations With AI Agents for the Industrial Sector

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October 22, 2024 at 05:23PM Honeywell and Google Cloud announced a collaboration to enhance industrial operations using AI, integrating Honeywell Forge data with Google’s Gemini AI platform. This partnership aims to improve maintenance costs, productivity, and workforce training, with initial solutions set for release in 2025, addressing labor shortages in the industrial sector. ### Key … Read more

CERT/CC Warns of Unpatched Critical Vulnerability in Microchip ASF

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September 23, 2024 at 10:00AM The CERT Coordination Center at Carnegie Mellon University has issued an advisory for a critical flaw in Microchip’s Advanced Software Framework (ASF) that allows remote code execution via specially crafted DHCP requests. The security issue affects ASF 3.52.0.2574 and older versions, with no practical solution other than replacing the vulnerable … Read more

New “Raptor Train” IoT Botnet Compromises Over 200,000 Devices Worldwide

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September 18, 2024 at 01:01PM Cybersecurity researchers uncover Raptor Train botnet operated by Chinese state threat actor Flax Typhoon. Consisting of compromised SOHO & IoT devices, it’s one of the largest Chinese IoT botnets, targeting devices from multiple manufacturers. Raptor Train has been linked to multiple campaigns and has been used for potential exploitation attempts … Read more

ZeroTier Raises $13.5 Million in Series A Funding

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July 30, 2024 at 03:36AM ZeroTier, a networking solutions provider, has secured $13.5 million in Series A funding, raising the total to around $16 million. The investment was led by Battery Ventures, with support from several other firms. The company, founded in 2011, offers virtual networking for secure connections and IoT deployments. This funding will … Read more

Inside Baseball: The Red Sox Cloud Security Game

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June 6, 2024 at 09:32AM The Boston Red Sox are making comprehensive cybersecurity efforts by adopting a software-as-a-service model and embracing IoT at Fenway Park. Despite limited resources, support from Major League Baseball helps the team punch above its weight in cyber defense. Their security apparatus is dynamic and constantly evolving to protect IP, ensure … Read more

CyberArk Picks Up Machine Identity Manager Venafi For $1.54B

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May 20, 2024 at 05:09PM CyberArk will acquire Venafi for over $1.5 billion from Thoma Bravo to enhance its machine identity security. This move will enable CyberArk to address the increasing risk posed by machine identities in enterprise IoT environments and solidify its position as a market leader. The deal is expected to be completed … Read more

BlackBerry Appoints John Giamatteo as CEO

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December 12, 2023 at 03:55PM Company to pursue complete separation of IoT and cybersecurity business units. Based on the meeting notes, the company has decided to pursue a full separation of the IoT and cybersecurity business units. This likely means that they will be operating as distinct and separate entities moving forward. Full Article

BlackBerry squashes plan to spin out its IoT biz

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December 12, 2023 at 03:27AM BlackBerry reverses its plan to split into two companies, choosing instead to create two independent divisions: cyber security and IoT. Following a review called Project Imperium, the company will separate these businesses and streamline its operations to focus on profitable and cashflow-positive operations, alongside a new CEO appointment, John J. … Read more