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P2P Weakness Exposes Millions of IoT Devices

Krebs on Security

A peer-to-peer (P2P) communications technology built into millions of security cameras and other consumer electronics includes several critical security flaws that expose the devices to eavesdropping, credential theft and remote compromise, new research has found.

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EU to Force IoT, Wireless Device Makers to Improve Security

eSecurity Planet

The European Union is poised to place more demands on manufacturers to design greater security into their wireless and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Manufacturers will be required to adhere to the new cybersecurity safeguards when designing and producing these products. Bambenek agreed. EU Amendment Applies to Many Devices.

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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in December 2020 – 148 million records breached

IT Governance

Firm that built NHS Nightingale Hospital hit by cyber attack (unknown) People’s Energy data breach affects every customer (270,000) Exmo crypto exchange halts all withdrawals after cyber attack (unknown) Scottish Environment Protection Agency targeted in a cyber attack (unknown) Hackers breach Israeli insurance company Shirbit (unknown) Jewellers Stuller (..)

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Different types of cyber attacks

IT Governance

Malware is designed to disrupt and gain unauthorised access to a computer system. Social engineering deceives and manipulates individuals into divulging sensitive information by convincing them to click malicious links or grant access to a computer, building or system. Some want data, whereas others want a ransom to be paid.

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3 Ways to Protect Smart Devices from Criminal Exploits

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

3 Ways to Protect Smart Devices from Criminal Exploits madhav Thu, 07/20/2023 - 07:28 When people think of home or business security, they are usually worried about protecting against a physical breaking in via a window or door and a burglar stealing valuables such as jewelry, cash, electronics, and equipment.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Car Hacking 0x05

ForAllSecure

You can do what's called a replay attack by capturing the codes and replaying them, or you can use a previously successful rollover sequence to calculate the key fob code of the next car from the same manufacturer. So you don't have one computer, you actually have many throughout the vehicle. If that's the best way to describe it.

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White House Proposes Cybersecurity Legislation

Hunton Privacy

If enacted, this legislation will affect many government and private-sector owners and operators of cyber systems, including all critical infrastructure, such as energy, financial systems, manufacturing, communications and transportation. Puerto Rico and the U.S. Finally, the proposal also seeks to address privacy protection issues.