Ford’s CEO sees the tech company model as key to the company’s next chapter.
Link: https://threatpost.com/ford-eyes-use-of-customers-personal-data-to-boost-profits/139209/
Tag: IoT
Stopping the Infiltration of Things
If a network-connected smoke detector starts communicating with the mail server, you know you have a problem.
Link: https://threatpost.com/stopping-the-infiltration-of-things/139204/
Managing the Risk of IT-OT Convergence
Why manufacturing and logistics are especially challenged.
Link: https://threatpost.com/managing-the-risk-of-it-ot-convergence/139133/
Connected Wristwatch Allows Hackers to Stalk, Spy On Children
“Our advice is to stop using this watch" as mitigations are not available, researchers told Threatpost.
Link: https://threatpost.com/connected-wristwatch-allows-hackers-to-stalk-spy-on-children/139118/
Podcast: IoT Firms Face a ‘Tidal Wave’ of Lawsuits, Attorney Explains
An attorney in the infamous 2015 Jeep hack predicts that more lawsuits related to IoT security are looming in the future.
Link: https://threatpost.com/podcast-iot-firms-face-a-tidal-wave-of-lawsuits-attorney-explains/139045/
Passwords: Here to Stay, Despite Smart Alternatives?
“Password-killing" authentication efforts may be on a road to nowhere.
Link: https://threatpost.com/passwords-here-to-stay-despite-smart-alternatives/138784/
ThreatList: Fewer Big DDoS Attacks in Q3, Overall Rate Holds Steady
Meanwhile, Saturday now is the most “dangerous” day of the week for DDoS attacks.
Link: https://threatpost.com/threatlist-fewer-big-ddos-attacks-in-q3-overall-rate-holds-steady/138757/
Yi IoT Home Camera Riddled with Code-Execution Vulnerabilities
Five of them allow remote compromise of the IoT gadgets, so attackers can intercept video feeds and more.
Link: https://threatpost.com/yi-iot-home-camera-riddled-with-code-execution-vulnerabilities/138741/
Two Zero-Day Bugs Open Millions of Wireless Access Points to Attack
Called BleedingBit, this vulnerability impacts wireless networks used in a large percentage of enterprise companies.
Link: https://threatpost.com/two-zero-day-bugs-open-millions-of-wireless-access-points-to-attack/138713/
Webinar: Basics of IoT Hacking for the Career Pen Tester on Sept 27 2018
Register Now and Learn IoT Hacking Step-by-Step! Join Jacob Holcomb (AKA Gimppy) of SOHOpelessly Broken fame & principal researcher for Independent Security Evaluators (ISE), the people behind the IoT Villages of DEF CON, RSA, DerbyCon and more, for live demos of hacking IoT devices, the methodology for repeatable success and career opportunities for those with IoT Hacking skills during a […]
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