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Network security specialists reported a few months ago about the plans by the Japanese government to hack into the inhabitants’ Internet of Things (IoT) devices to test their security measures. The Japanese government planned to integrate a list of devices that use easy-to-break passwords to, in conjunction with manufacturers and Internet service providers, implement the […]
A couple of years ago the Mirai botnet put thousands of system administrators in trouble before being dismantled; however, website security audit experts claim that malware developers keep using this source code as the basis for new variants of the botnet to exploit Internet of Things (IoT) devices. New versions of the botnet appear with […]
Sierra has launched a security alert mentioning that its AirLink router model, thought for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, are exposed to the exploitation of some known vulnerabilities, reported cyber forensics course specialists. Vulnerabilities affecting AirLink devices are part of a list of 11 critical security flaws in Sierra Wireless routers, published a few days […]
Cyber forensics course specialists reported critical security vulnerabilities in iLnkP2P, a peer-to-peer (P2P) communications software component that, if exploited, would allow a hacker to access and take control of about 2 million of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This technology allows users to connect to their devices at the time they get online; an attacker […]
A group of experts discovered three vulnerabilities in eight Sony Bravia Smart TVs, one of them rated critical.Updating patch management is a crucial task for maintaining Internet of Things (IOT) devices, as smart objects surround us and represent a primary target for malicious hackers. A team of digital forensics experts recently discovered three vulnerabilities (a […]
The Elon Musk’s giant solar battery in South Australia comes in as an exciting technology, and this was followed by the most awaited iPhone X. Now let’s see what we have in 2018. We have sorted six key technology trends that are making waves in Australia, which is said to be on high with productivity, efficiencies, […]
Researchers from security firm Positive Technologies warns of 4G/5G Wireless Networks as vulnerable as WiFi and putting smart-cities at risk The Internet of Things (IoT) presents many new opportunities and some different challenges. The vast number of devices makes it very expensive to connect everything with traditional network cabling and in many cases the equipment only supports […]
Trend Micro has discovered a new attack on internet-based IP cameras and recorders powered by a new Internet of Things (IOT) bot dubbed PERSIRAI. Trend Micro has discovered a new attack on internet-based IP cameras and recorders. The new Internet of Things (IOT) attack called ELF_PERSIRAI has also been back-tracked to an Iranian research institute […]
The smart plug can act as a conduit not just for electricity — but for cyberattacks. Researchers have discovered critical security flaws in connected smart plugs which can give attackers access to a full home network — as well as your email account. Bitdefender researchers Dragos Gavrilut, Radu Basaraba and George Cabau said on Thursday that […]