Tag: security
Connected transportation is lucrative but vulnerable, says ABI Research
As transportation becomes an increasingly connected industry, cyber-based vulnerabilities make the infrastructure that supports it weak and prone to exploitation, according to ABI Research.
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Petya or NotPetya, the IoT needs security
This week, organizations across the world have fallen victim to a new ransomware attack, dubbed NotPetya, seemingly designed to cause maximum damage and disruption...
UK police to embrace IoT in age of ‘Digital Darwinism’
A report published today by UK technology association techUK and the Centre for Public Safety explores how police forces can address the challenges and...
Trend Micro launches $100 million venture fund with focus on IoT
Japanese cybersecurity software specialist Trend Micro has launched a $100 million corporate venture fund targeting start-ups in growing markets, such as the Internet of...
Amazon’s Alexa can now control your smart home cameras
Amazon has unveiled its new Smart Home Skill API, which will allow developers to create apps that let customers watch live video feeds from...
UK insurance market lags on digital, says LexisNexis
The UK insurance market needs to adopt digitization faster – or risk losing out to new, more automated players, according to a new study...
Inmarsat: IoT ‘essential’ to digital transformation strategies
For businesses aiming for digital transformation, the IoT is now the leading technology to deploy, according to research from global mobile satellite communications company Inmarsat.
As...
Honda forced to shut down plant due to ransomware infection
Japanese automotive company Honda was forced to halt production at one of its manufacturing plants when it discovered the WannaCry ransomware virus had infected...
IoT malware doubled in 2016, says report from Kaspersky
The amount of malware targeting IoT devices more than doubled in 2016, according to a report by IT security company Kaspersky.
Researchers there set up...
IoT convenience versus IoT risk – a thin line to tread?
Experts largely agree that the IoT brings with it significant risks in terms of security and privacy – but will the advantages of convenience outweigh...
Security researchers uncover vulnerabilities in cardiac pacemakers
Medical pacemakers are riddled with security vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to kill, a study finds.
In a blog post, details have emerged of research...
Nokia launches fifth Open Innovation Challenge with focus on IoT
Finnish telecoms heavyweight Nokia has launched its Open Innovation Challenge for the fifth year running, with a focus on IoT.
Nokia is calling on start-ups and...