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How Amazon and Walmart Could Fix IoT Security

Data Breach Today

Bruce Schneier Says Pressure on Retailers Could Fix Insecure IoT Supply Chains IoT devices can be made cheaply and quickly. But as a result, they may lack adequate security features.

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Flaws Found in Geeni Smart Doorbells, Security Cameras

Data Breach Today

Remote Attackers Could Spy on Audio, Video Certain Geeni doorbells and security cameras made by IoT company Merkury Innovations contain serious flaws. Major retailers, including Walmart, Amazon and Home Depot, sell the devices. The flaws will be fixed this month, more than three months after the company was notified.

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Key Developments in IoT Security

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Key Developments in IoT Security. Remember the early days of the emergence of Internet of Things (IoT) devices? The rush to market for consumers to enjoy the modern conveniences offered by these devices shocked the security community. Security experts were concerned that these devices were built with no security in mind.

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GUEST ESSAY: Here’s why penetration testing has become a ‘must-have’ security practice

The Last Watchdog

These can be applications, IoT, Networks, API etc. Now, let me give you a few reasons, why pen testing has emerged as a “must-have” security practice. For example, your website security may prove strong, applications not so much. A pen test can inform and help clarify security policies and strategies.

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Mozilla, Internet Society and Others Pressure Retailers to Demand Secure IoT Products

Dark Reading

New initiative offers five principles for greater IoT security.

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Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up?

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up? Retailers have been prepping for this season all year and are ready to provide a safe, secure, and seamless customer shopping experience. According to the National Retail Federation (NFR), retail sales during 2024 will grow between 2.5%

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GUEST ESSAY: Lessons learned in 2021 as cloud services, mobility and cybersecurity collided

The Last Watchdog

The acceleration of cloud, mobility, and security initiatives proved to be critical for organizations looking to weather the new threats and disruptions. Related: How ‘SASE’ blends connectivity, security. Cybercriminals have taken advantage of security challenges that arise from the new model of remote work and collaboration.

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