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Critical zero-days discovered in VxWorks RTOS, billions of devices at risk

Security Affairs

It is quite easy to find Wind River VxWorks in IoT devices, including webcam, network appliances, VOIP phones, and printers. The vulnerabilities could be exploited by a remote attacker to bypass traditional security solutions and take full control over vulnerable devices without requiring any user interaction. .

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US Government Accountability Office Releases New Report On The Internet of Things (IoT)

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

.” In the report, the GAO provides an introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT), describes what is known about current and emerging IoT technologies, and examines the implications of their use. Technological Advancements Leading To IoT Surge. One sensor called an accelerometer cost an average of $2 in 2006.

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The Hacker Mind: Shattering InfoSec's Glass Ceiling

ForAllSecure

I wrote two books, one on IoT Security and another with Kevin Mitnick, then jumped around a couple of different jobs. What if you are a woman in information security? VAMOSI: I like to think that the information security community is a bit ahead of society, in that we are actively trying to be more inclusive.

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An Approach to Cybersecurity Risk Oversight for Corporate Directors

Data Matters

Information security is not yet a science; outside of the handful of issues falling under the field of cryptography, there is no formalized system of classification. The most prepared cybersecurity programs of today will not attempt to implement a static, “out-of-the-box” solution to cyber risk.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: The Fog of Cyber War

ForAllSecure

I’m talking about cybercrime unicorns, talking the fog of cyberwar among nation states, and about a new book that I think will be on the shelves of every information security professional later this summer. Vamosi: The slogan of the RSA Conference is “Where the World Talks Security,” and, in general.