Internet of Things

Enterprises are losing track of the devices inside their networks

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Enterprises are losing track of the devices inside their networks 2025-11-06 at 08:37 By Sinisa Markovic Security teams are often surprised when they discover the range and number of devices connected to their networks. The total goes far beyond what appears in agent-based telemetry or old manual asset inventories. Enterprise networks face broader exposure from […]

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Connected homes: Is bystander privacy anyone’s responsibility?

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Connected homes: Is bystander privacy anyone’s responsibility? 2025-11-05 at 09:07 By Sinisa Markovic Smart doorbells, connected cameras, and home monitoring systems have become common sights on doorsteps and living rooms. They promise safety and convenience, but they also raise a problem. These devices record more than their owners. They capture neighbors, visitors, and anyone passing

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How neighbors could spy on smart homes

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How neighbors could spy on smart homes 2025-10-30 at 13:34 By Mirko Zorz Even with strong wireless encryption, privacy in connected homes may be thinner than expected. A new study from Leipzig University shows that someone in an adjacent apartment could learn personal details about a household without breaking any encryption. By monitoring the wireless

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Predicting DDoS attacks: How deep learning could give defenders an early warning

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Predicting DDoS attacks: How deep learning could give defenders an early warning 2025-09-25 at 10:12 By Sinisa Markovic Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks remain one of the most common and disruptive forms of cybercrime. Defenders have traditionally focused on detecting these attacks once they are underway. New research suggests that predicting DDoS attacks in advance may

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Attackers are coming for drug formulas and patient data

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Attackers are coming for drug formulas and patient data 2025-09-12 at 08:18 By Sinisa Markovic In the pharmaceutical industry, clinical trial data, patient records, and proprietary drug formulas are prime targets for cybercriminals. These high-value assets make the sector a constant focus for attacks. Disruptions to research or medicine distribution can have life-threatening consequences. “During

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Connected cars are smart, convenient, and open to cyberattacks

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Connected cars are smart, convenient, and open to cyberattacks 2025-09-05 at 07:32 By Sinisa Markovic Consumers are concerned about vulnerabilities in their vehicles, which directly impacts purchasing behavior and brand loyalty, according to RunSafe Security. Vehicles now run on over 100 million lines of code, which is more than most fighter jets, but they often

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LLMs at the edge: Rethinking how IoT devices talk and act

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LLMs at the edge: Rethinking how IoT devices talk and act 2025-08-26 at 08:01 By Mirko Zorz Anyone who has set up a smart home knows the routine: one app to dim the lights, another to adjust the thermostat, and a voice assistant that only understands exact phrasing. These systems call themselves smart, but in

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NIST finalizes lightweight cryptography standard for small devices

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NIST finalizes lightweight cryptography standard for small devices 2025-08-13 at 17:24 By Anamarija Pogorelec The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized a lightweight cryptography standard to protect even the smallest networked devices from cyberattacks. Published as Ascon-Based Lightweight Cryptography Standards for Constrained Devices (NIST Special Publication 800-232), the standard offers tools for

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What the Matter 1.4.2 update means for smart home security

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What the Matter 1.4.2 update means for smart home security 2025-08-11 at 18:28 By Anamarija Pogorelec Matter is built on the idea that smart home devices should be secure, reliable, and easy to use. It is based on Internet Protocol (IP), which allows devices, mobile apps, and cloud services to communicate. Matter also defines a

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GPS tracker detection made easy with off-the-shelf hardware

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GPS tracker detection made easy with off-the-shelf hardware 2025-06-19 at 08:33 By Mirko Zorz Cyberstalkers are increasingly turning to cheap GPS trackers to secretly monitor people in real time. These devices, which often cost less than $30 and run on 4G LTE networks, are small, easy to hide under a bumper or in a glovebox,

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Review: Hands-On Industrial Internet of Things

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Review: Hands-On Industrial Internet of Things 2025-04-17 at 07:10 By Mirko Zorz Hands-On Industrial Internet of Things is a practical guide designed specifically for professionals building and securing industrial IoT (IIoT) systems. About the authors Giacomo Veneri brings deep expertise in telecommunications and AI, shaped by over 25 years in IoT and AI applications within

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Mirai botnet behind the largest DDoS attack to date

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Mirai botnet behind the largest DDoS attack to date 2025-01-22 at 17:20 By Zeljka Zorz Researchers have uncovered two Mirai-based botnets harnessing Internet of Things (IoT) devices to DDoS target organizations around the world. The Murdoc botnet Qualys researchers have laid bare the “Murdoc” botnet, consisting of some 1,300 IoT devices saddled with a variant

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Homeowners are clueless about how smart devices collect their data

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Homeowners are clueless about how smart devices collect their data 2025-01-17 at 07:00 By Help Net Security Homeowners are increasingly concerned about data privacy in smart home products, according to Copeland. Homeowners see smart devices as boosting home security Homeowners are still generally comfortable in using new technology, but this year smart thermostat non-owners are

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OpenWrt dominates, but vulnerabilities persist in OT/IoT router firmware

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OpenWrt dominates, but vulnerabilities persist in OT/IoT router firmware 2024-08-07 at 09:16 By Help Net Security Forescout has published a new report examining the current state of the software supply chain in OT/IoT routers. The study uncovered that OT and IoT cellular routers and those used in small offices and homes contain outdated software components

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UK enacts IoT cybersecurity law

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UK enacts IoT cybersecurity law 2024-04-29 at 17:01 By Zeljka Zorz The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act has come into effect today, requiring manufacturers of consumer-grade IoT products sold in the UK to stop using guessable default passwords and have a vulnerability disclosure policy. “Most smart devices are manufactured outside the UK, but

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LG smart TVs may be taken over by remote attackers

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LG smart TVs may be taken over by remote attackers 2024-04-09 at 21:02 By Zeljka Zorz Bitdefender researchers have uncovered four vulnerabilities in webOS, the operating system running on LG smart TVs, which may offer attackers unrestricted (root) access to the devices. “Although the vulnerable service is intended for LAN access only, Shodan, the search

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21 high-risk vulnerabilities in OT/IoT routers found

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21 high-risk vulnerabilities in OT/IoT routers found 06/12/2023 at 12:53 By Help Net Security Forescout detailed the discovery of 21 new vulnerabilities in OT/IoT routers and open-source software elements. The “SIERRA:21 – Living on the Edge” report features research into Sierra Wireless AirLink cellular routers and some open-source components, such as TinyXML and OpenNDS. Sierra

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IOTA makes 40%+ move after $100M ecosystem foundation announcement

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IOTA makes 40%+ move after $100M ecosystem foundation announcement 30/11/2023 at 22:02 By Cointelegraph by Ray Salmond IOTA price saw a high volume surge that took the altcoin to a near 1-year high, but are there reasons to support further upside? This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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IOTA launches $100 million Abu Dhabi foundation for Middle East expansion

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IOTA launches $100 million Abu Dhabi foundation for Middle East expansion 29/11/2023 at 17:02 By Cointelegraph By Savannah Fortis The IOTA Ecosystem DLT Foundation is the first to receive approval from regulators in Abu Dhabi after its financial authority passed a new, related law earlier in the month. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com

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Vodafone, Sumitomo team up with Chainlink to explore trade documents network

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Vodafone, Sumitomo team up with Chainlink to explore trade documents network 25/10/2023 at 00:02 By Cointelegraph By Derek Andersen Vodafone’s Digital Asset Broker platform and Sumitomo have been working together since May on this proof-of-concept. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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