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Russia-linked APT28 compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to facilitate cyber operations

Security Affairs

. “As early as 2022, APT28 actors had utilized compromised EdgeRouters to facilitate covert cyber operations against governments, militaries, and organizations around the world.” APT28 had utilized compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters as a command-and-control infrastructure for MASEPIE backdoors. ” reads the joint report.

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The Growing Presence (and Security Risks) of IoT

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

That pace is unlikely to slow down over the coming years; Pagely noted that organizations are still turning to IoT devices as a way to automate and optimize their business processes as well as save on energy costs. Organizations can accomplish this task by using a sophisticated security platform to encrypt data handled by IoT devices.

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A new piece of Snake Ransomware targets ICS processes

Security Affairs

The recently discovered Snake Ransomware has been targeting processes and files associated with industrial control systems (ICS). Security experts from SentinelOne reported that the recently discovered Snake Ransomware has been targeting processes and files associated with industrial control systems (ICS).

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MY TAKE: Why consumers are destined to play a big role in securing the Internet of Things

The Last Watchdog

There are already more IoT devices than human beings on the planet, according to tech industry research firm Gartner. Another tech industry consultancy, IDC, forecasts worldwide IoT spending will hit a record $745 billion in 2019 , some 15.4% This will be led by the manufacturing, consumer, transportation and utilities sectors.

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Critical Success Factors to Widespread Deployment of IoT

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Digital technology and connected IoT devices have proliferated across industries and into our daily lives. Electric grid utilities are deploying smart meters to better correspond to consumers energy demands while lowering costs. In our next blog we are going to explore some use cases to understand the importance of IoT security.

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GUEST ESSAY: Taking proactive steps to heal the planet — by reducing the impact of video streaming

The Last Watchdog

Encoders, for instance, consume significantly more energy than decoders – sometimes as much as 5 to 10 times as much energy, in comparison. As a result, industry executives are re-evaluating how to balance sustainability with the ever-growing corporate and consumer demand for video content. Streamlining Logistics.

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Weekly podcast: ICS attacks, Reddit and SIM swap arrests

IT Governance

This week, we discuss new research into attacks on industrial control systems, Reddit’s recent breach, and an apparent crackdown on SIM swap fraud. Until next time you can keep up with the latest information security news on our blog. Hello and welcome to the IT Governance podcast for Friday, 10 August.