March 14, 2024 at 04:35PM IoT device manufacturers must understand the requirements to obtain a government cybersecurity approval stamp. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway for IoT device manufacturers is to understand the requirements and criteria necessary to earn a cybersecurity stamp of approval from the government. This indicates that the manufacturers should … Read more
March 13, 2024 at 09:27AM Nozomi Networks, an industrial and IoT cybersecurity firm, secured $100 million in a Series E funding round, with total funds now exceeding $250 million. Mitsubishi Electric and Schneider Electric joined as investors. The funding will assist in scaling product development and supporting global go-to-market efforts. Nozomi has emphasized the potential … Read more
March 6, 2024 at 11:27AM Claroty, a cyber-physical systems security company, has raised $100 million in strategic growth funding, making its total investment $735 million. Participants in the latest funding round include Delta-v Capital, AB Private Credit Investors, Standard Investments, Toshiba Digital Solutions, Rockwell Automation, and Silicon Valley Bank. Claroty plans to use the funding … Read more
February 28, 2024 at 07:45AM The US government has urged organizations and consumers to clean up their Ubiquiti routers following the dismantling of a botnet utilized by a Russian cyberespionage group known as APT28. The group, also called Fancy Bear, had been using compromised routers for covert operations since 2022, targeting various organizations worldwide. The … Read more
February 8, 2024 at 08:11AM Telemetry data reveals the heightened risks of IoT and OT networks due to sophisticated attacks and a surge in vulnerabilities. Nozomi Networks’ analysis of 2023 data highlights a spike in threats, signaling a shift towards more sophisticated cyberattack methods. However, cyberattacks on IoT devices saw a 12% decrease. The increase … Read more
February 7, 2024 at 01:23PM A reported story about 3 million electric toothbrushes being hacked to conduct DDoS attacks is likely a hypothetical scenario rather than an actual attack. The absence of evidence and lack of response from Fortinet, the alleged source, suggest the story is disputable. However, it serves as a reminder to secure … Read more
February 7, 2024 at 12:25PM The widely reported story about 3 million electric toothbrushes being hacked with malware for DDoS attacks appears to be a hypothetical scenario rather than an actual attack. The dramatic story lacked verification and was likely misunderstood or taken out of context. It serves as a reminder to keep internet-exposed devices … Read more
January 26, 2024 at 05:15AM Nozomi Networks has launched Guardian Air, a security sensor for detecting wireless threats in OT and IoT environments. The product monitors various frequencies associated with wireless protocols and sends data to a cloud-based system for analysis. It provides visibility at the wireless level and is designed to be integrated into … Read more
January 18, 2024 at 06:38AM The concept of “secure by design” is crucial in the face of increasing supply chain attacks, with a shift towards proactive security measures. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is pushing for this in software development practices, emphasizing collective responsibility. It involves building security into software from the ground … Read more
January 10, 2024 at 07:22AM IT professionals have developed a deep understanding of the enterprise attack surface and the challenges it poses for cybersecurity. The expansion of the attack surface due to cloud services, remote working, IoT, supply chains, AI, and social networking requires a shift in security strategy. Prioritizing digital identities and investing in … Read more