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How Amazon and Walmart Could Fix IoT Security

Data Breach Today

Bruce Schneier Says Pressure on Retailers Could Fix Insecure IoT Supply Chains IoT devices can be made cheaply and quickly. The Atlantic Council is proposing regulations that would require technology retailers to sell devices that meet security standards, which would, in turn, put pressure on IoT component makers.

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How my Apple Watch gave me a window into a world of IoT in Retail

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is beginning to have a major impact in many industry sectors. IoT is a network of connected devices with embedded sensors othat can communicate, analyze and share data over the cloud. So far, the Retail sector has been slow to embrace IoT but it’s beginning to happen.

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Key Developments in IoT Security

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Key Developments in IoT Security. Remember the early days of the emergence of Internet of Things (IoT) devices? Vulnerabilities have been discovered in many of these IoT devices. Ellen has extensive experience in cybersecurity, and specifically, the understanding of IoT risk. Thu, 07/15/2021 - 10:09.

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Flaws Found in Geeni Smart Doorbells, Security Cameras

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Remote Attackers Could Spy on Audio, Video Certain Geeni doorbells and security cameras made by IoT company Merkury Innovations contain serious flaws. Major retailers, including Walmart, Amazon and Home Depot, sell the devices. The flaws will be fixed this month, more than three months after the company was notified.

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Are Data Breaches the New Reality for Retail?

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As digital transformation takes hold, the retail industry is under siege from cyber criminals and nation states attempting to steal consumers’ personal information, credit card data and banking information. senior retail IT security managers and 96 IT security managers from retailers across the globe. Nearly 95 percent of U.S.

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Four important questions that AI can help retailers answer

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In my previous blog, I looked at how quickly Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a part of the retail experience. So, where can AI most help retailers? Here’s four questions I think a combination … The post Four important questions that AI can help retailers answer appeared first on OpenText Blogs.

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Guest Blog: TalkingTrust. What’s driving the security of IoT?

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What’s driving the security of IoT? Imagine a world where the retail value of your car actually grows over time – that’s now becoming a reality. First off, connected vehicles and IoT devices are highly attractive targets to hackers. Guest Blog: TalkingTrust. Thu, 03/11/2021 - 07:39. The Urgency for Security in a Connected World.

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