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US House Passes IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act

Security Affairs

House of Representatives passed the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, a bill that aims at improving the security of IoT devices. House of Representatives last week passed the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, a bill designed to improve the security of IoT devices. Mark Warner (D-Va.) Pierluigi Paganini.

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IoT Cybersecurity: 5 Major Vulnerabilities and How to Tackle Them

Security Affairs

The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. If you take a look at the global market for IoT, you can easily spot the trend. IoT devices are exposed to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. IoT is a complicated concept.

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5 IoT Security Predictions for 2019

Security Affairs

2018 was the year of the Internet of Things (IoT), massive attacks and various botnets hit smart devices, These are 5 IoT Security Predictions for 2019. IoT Attacks in 2018. Do the increased attacks mean the industry is becoming accustomed to IoT cyber attacks? Insights from VDOO’s leadership.

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Updated Kmsdx botnet targets IoT devices

Security Affairs

Researchers spotted an updated version of the KmsdBot botnet that is now targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The Akamai Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) discovered a new version of the KmsdBot botnet that employed an updated Kmsdx binary targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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Exclusive: MalwareMustDie analyzes a new IoT malware dubbed Linux/ AirDropBot

Security Affairs

After 2 years of waiting, MalwareMustDie returns with an excellent page of malware analysis of a new IoT malware: Linux/AirDropBot. The beginning of the story: another IoT malware in the wild? Coming to the core topic: IoT botnet threat and their ecosystem.

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UK Government Proposes IoT Security Measures

Data Breach Today

government is taking the first steps toward creating new security requirements for manufacturers to strengthen password protections and improve how vulnerabilities are reported.

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STEPS FORWARD: Regulators are on the move to set much needed IoT security rules of the road

The Last Watchdog

New government rules coupled with industry standards meant to give formal shape to the Internet of Things (IoT) are rapidly quickening around the globe. After all, government mandates combined with industry standards are the twin towers of public safety. Related: The need for supply chain security This is to be expected.

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