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The IoT Cybersecurity Act of 2020: Implications for Devices

eSecurity Planet

billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices. As more information about IoT device vulnerabilities is published, the pressure on industry and government authorities to enhance security standards might be reaching a tipping point. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large. Implications for IoT devices.

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IoT Cybersecurity: 5 Major Vulnerabilities and How to Tackle Them

Security Affairs

The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. If you take a look at the global market for IoT, you can easily spot the trend. IoT devices are exposed to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. IoT is a complicated concept.

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Russia-linked STRONTIUM APT targets IoT devices to hack corporate networks

Security Affairs

The STRONTIUM Russia-linked APT group is compromising common IoT devices to gain access to several corporate networks. Researchers at Microsoft observed the Russia-linked APT group STRONTIUM abusing IoT devices to gain access to several corporate networks. ” IoT risk must be taken seriously. ” continues Microsoft.

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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

Kapczynski Erin: Could you share your thoughts on the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning and the growth of IoT devices in both cyber defense and cyberattacks? Byron: Companies often underestimate threats, neglect basic cyber hygiene, and fail to educate employees on cybersecurity. Where this all leads is unknowable.

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Sky.com servers exposed via misconfiguration

Security Affairs

The configuration file, first indexed on an IoT search engine on September 7, appears to be the main configuration file of the application hosted on the ‘upliftmedia’ subdomain of Sky.com, and includes plain text access credentials to databases hosted on the Sky.com domain. The importance of educating support staff on responsible disclosure.

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What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

eSecurity Planet

For example, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires security features such as encryption to protect patients’ health information. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires encryption or equivalent security measures to protect private student records.

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In California, IoT Device Cybersecurity Foresight is Also 2020, Apparently: Cybersecurity Trends

eDiscovery Daily

If Brown signs it, California would become the first state to pass legislation to govern security of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, which experts say is crucial as these products proliferate and malicious hackers find new ways to exploit them. Will the California IoT bill make a difference? That would be interesting!

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