IoT Devices in Password-Spraying Botnet Microsoft is warning Azure cloud users that a Chinese controlled botnet is engaging in “highly evasive” password spraying. Not sure about the “highly evasive” part; the techniques seem basically what you get in a distributed password-guessing attack: “Any threat actor using the CovertNetwork-1658 infrastructure could conduct password spraying campaigns at … Read more
The number of Internet of Things (IoT) end-user devices and IoT edge nodes such as home appliances, personal wearables, industrial robots, and even connected drones is quickly increasing. ABI Research forecasts that by 2026, the installed base of connected devices will reach more than 70 billion installations, creating an expansive IoT attack vector in the … Read more
Interconnected technologies are the growing network of devices, systems and applications connected to the internet and each other. They transform enterprises, enabling them to gather more data and automate processes. But they also bring new risks and challenges when securing business assets and safeguarding customers. A recent Kaspersky study found that AI and IoT are … Read more
Securing IoT in the enterprise is complex because of the varying IoT devices and their diversity in form, function and purpose. While some IoT devices like smart devices may have some form of memory and computing, therefore operating system, others like sensors and telemetry modules merely capture data and pass this to other technologies in … Read more
In the wake of quantum computing advancements, Internet of Things (IoT) devices are being confronted with security challenges that require the development of quantum-resistant security measures tailored to the unique constraints and requirements of IoT deployments. As businesses and governments seek to secure their IoT ecosystems, the market potential for quantum-safe technology is limitless. Telefónica, … Read more
