IoT

Cloud Security

Issued by: Dark Reading

Microsoft Launches Security Program For Azure IoT

Microsoft has launched a new program for its Azure cloud platform to help business customers strengthen their security posture amid the rise of the Internet of Things. Security and privacy concerns are top of mind for IT pros as the IoT continues to grow within the enterprise. Many struggle to verify the security of their…

Malware & Threats, Network Security

Issued by: CIO Security

Was the Dyn DDoS attack actually a script kiddie v. PSN?

The massive DDoS attack that disrupted the internet address-lookup service Dyn last week was perhaps pulled off by a script kiddie targeting PlayStation Network and using Mirai malware to assemble a massive IoT botnet, according to research by Flashpoint. “Flashpoint assesses with moderate confidence that the most recent Mirai attacks are likely connected to the…

Malware & Threats, Network Security

Issued by: CSO

IDG Contributor Network: Fasten your seatbelt in the IoT cybersecurity race

Using very old and simple techniques such as brute force attacks, cybercriminals are gaining control over a population of insecure internet of things (IoT) devices with arsenals of malware. Brian Krebs’ website was recently targeted in the largest ever distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. The source code that powered the IoT botnet responsible for the attack…

Cloud Security, Mobile Security

Issued by: Dark Reading

Why Poor Cyber Hygiene Invites Risk

Organizations around the world are implementing mobility, cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), business intelligence, and social media technologies at breakneck speeds in order to remain competitive and relevant in today’s digital economy. However, with the rapid implementation of these technologies, new weak spots are emerging for attackers to exploit. And those adversaries are…

Cloud Security

Issued by: CSO

Cybersecurity Industry Outlook: 2017 to 2021

In 2004, the global cybersecurity market was worth $3.5 billion — and by 2017 it will be worth at least 35X that amount, according to numerous estimates from market researchers and analysts. Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing and largest technology sectors. Four predictions from Cybersecurity Ventures frame the cybersecurity economy over the next…

Network Security

Issued by: Dark Reading

IoT Default Passwords: Just Don’t Do It

Earlier this month, an underground forum released the code for the Mirai malware, which lets attackers hijack the thousands (and counting) of Internet of Things devices that are used to carry out distributed denial-of-service attacks. Panic ensued. Of course it did. This hack means that everyone can now view the code that allowed someone using…