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Increasing Cyberattacks on Water Utilities
Water Utilities Cyberattacks Hacker groups from Russia, China, and Iran have all taken credit for recent cyberattacks on water utility companies in recent months, the EPA even warning smaller communities to take action. Water utility companies are on notice during federal inspections over the last year. Roughly 70% of them violated standards meant to prevent…
Read MoreThe Hack of Marconi’s 1903 Wireless Demonstration
In the annals of technological history, the year 1903 stands as a pivotal moment in the progression of wireless communication. Guglielmo Marconi, the visionary inventor and pioneer of wireless telegraphy, was set to showcase his groundbreaking technology to the world. Little did he know that this momentous occasion would be marred by an unexpected and…
Read MoreRipple20 Vulnerabilities
For anyone who follows security and the IoT, the recently identified “Ripple20” vulnerabilities revealed by the Israeli firm JSOF will not be a surprise. However, as the number of connected devices continues to grow exponentially, what these recent flaws dramatically showcase is the extent to which we are becoming reliant on IoT devices in both…
Read MoreCritical IoT Security Issues in the News
As the number of IoT sensors and devices increases, so does the number and variety of threats to the networks they are connected to. Given the fact that many of these devices are not properly secured, security failures are almost inevitable. But the consequences of such access might be larger than what we previously imagined.…
Read MoreBeware the Holiday Hack
Most online 2017 holiday gift guides have one thing in common: IoT gadgets. Wi-Fi video doorbells, wearable health monitors, phone-controlled toy robots, and “smart” ovens are just a few of the thousands of Internet-connected products being offered this holiday season. Such gifts might seem like safe products to give or receive, but reports about recent…
Read MoreIoT Security News: Cyber Shield, IoTroop, and the Quantum Race
It is an exciting (and challenging!) time for engineers, developers, and business leaders working on IoT security-related solutions. There are no shortages of security problems to solve and IoT business opportunities to consider. Every day, we learn about new security challenges, next-generation semiconductor technologies, and exciting innovations in the field of quantum computing. Here are…
Read MoreIoT Security News: Principles of IoT Security, PKI Trends, and the Encryption Debate
In the face of seemingly endless cybersecurity breaches and IoT hacks, it is important to actively stay abreast of security news and trends in the semiconductor industry. But it can be difficult to stay informed, particularly due to short news cycles and the sheer volume of security-related announcements coming out each day. We can help.…
Read MoreThe Value of Data Protection in the Internet of Things
The IoT is made up of billions of devices that collect and share data. If this data is not properly secured, it puts both end-users and manufacturers at risk for all sorts of disastrous consequences. For example, the data collected by a smart thermostat can reveal when someone is home based on their heating and…
Read MoreImminent Arrival of Quantum Computers Spells Danger for Private Data
In a blog post we published last November, we reported that quantum computers might be available in the next ten to fifteen years. However, with companies including Google and IBM significantly ramping up their efforts to make quantum computing a reality, it is likely that commercial availability for these “super computers” will arrive ahead of…
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