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Top IoT Security Solutions of 2021

eSecurity Planet

Broadcom also offers a location hub microcontroller and System-on-a-Chip (SoC) systems for embedded IoT security for organizations handling product manufacturing. Security administrators gain needed context into IoT and OT security events to leverage existing policies. Read more: New TCP/IP Vulnerabilities Expose IoT, OT Systems.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

Operating technology (OT), also known as the industrial internet of things (IIoT), uses smart pumps, conveyor belts, motors, and manufacturing equipment — and the operations teams that install the devices may not always inform the network security team about them. Organizations need to verify the types of assets that will be detected.

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Supply Chain Security 101: An Expert’s View

Krebs on Security

The event Sager and I spoke at was prior to the publication of Bloomberg Businessweek ‘s controversial story alleging that Supermicro had duped almost 30 companies into buying backdoored hardware. . — had allegedly inserted hardware backdoors in technology sold to a number of American companies. TS: Exactly. BK: Wait…what?

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The Scammers’ Playbook: How Cybercriminals Get Ahold of Your Data

eSecurity Planet

To talk about which targets scammers pick, we’ll be looking at two categories: individuals and businesses. According to the 2021 IBM Threat Force Intelligence Index , Manufacturing was the industry most likely to be attacked last year, comprising 23.2% In 2021 alone, IC3 received 847,376 complaints which amounted to $6.9 Individuals.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Tales From A Ransomware Negotiator

ForAllSecure

” Over the next few weeks, chats from encrypted Telegram, and other communications were leaked. The account owner wrote: “My comments are coming from the bottom of my heart which is breaking over my dear Ukraine and my people. Looking of what is happening to it breaks my heart and sometimes my heart wants to scream.”

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

Most device or software manufacturers place backdoors in their products intentionally and for a good reason. Much like malware, it is an inclusive category that encompasses a wide variety of malicious software. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Backdoors.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: The Gentle Art of Lockpicking

ForAllSecure

They’re all in great condition -- except I forgot their original combinations. Then, a several years ago, I discovered a website that steps you through the process of hacking combination locks. It’s actually pretty easy. Just pull up on the hasp then turn the wheel until you feel a slight tension. If someone is already very skilled.

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