Survey on 2024 IoT Security Crisis

Surveys play an important role in setting strategy and choosing how to address a difficult situation.  Organizations today are urgently in need of addressing their IoT security situation; it’s the fastest growing ...
Wyze connected camera

About 13,000 Wyze Customers Affected by Camera Glitch

Users of Wyze’s home security cameras over the past several days have reported glitches with the internet-connected devices, from losing camera coverage for hours to being able to see images and video ...
Security Boulevard

The Coming End of Biometrics Hastens AI-Driven Security

Until recently I thought we had a lot of time ahead of us to be secure in using biometrics to authenticate who I am and what I should have access to.  But ...
Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 2/9/24

Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 2/9/24

Insight #1 From toasters to toothbrushes, the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to wreak havoc on the internet. As consumers, it's important to balance necessity with risk, just like with everything else.  ...
IoT Testing: Best Practices And Challenges in 2024

IoT Testing: Best Practices And Challenges in 2024

| | Cyber Security, iot
According to Transforma Insights, the wide form of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in use globally is expected to nearly double from 15.1 billion to 29 billion in 2030. These gadgets are ...
An electric toothbrush (that’s not part of a DDoS botnet)

‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing

PR FAIL: Were 3 million toothbrushes hacked into a botnet? Or does a Fortinet spokeschild have egg on his face? ...
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Why is IoT Security Important?

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a pivotal innovation, seamlessly integrating physical devices with the internet to enhance our daily lives. From smart homes ...

Confessions on MFA and Security Best Practices

The last couple weeks have brought a few discussions on the topic of multifactor authentication or MFA (sometimes also referred to as 2FA or two factor authentication).  These discussions have been driven ...