Botnets Trigger IoT Security Battle: Discussing Embedded Security

The rise of Internet of Things (IoT) botnets has become a security threat in emerging industries such as smart homes, smart cities, and industrial networking. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks from botnets have been around for some time, and IoT botnets are not new either. Botnets and Their Potential Threats A botnet refers to … Read more

BlackHat Topic: Expanding Botnets Using Satellite Receivers

BlackHat Topic: Expanding Botnets Using Satellite Receivers

Overview The emerging set-top boxes (STBs) belong to embedded Linux satellite TV receivers, possessing all the characteristics of Linux machines, including wireless and network connectivity. This is sufficient for hackers to crack the encryption strategies of most satellite DVB-CA receiving cards and develop a black industrial chain. Such attacks can create a fairly large botnet … Read more

How Do LCD Screens Work? What Exactly Is Liquid Crystal?

How Do LCD Screens Work? What Exactly Is Liquid Crystal?

From bulky CRT monitors and plasma TVs to the currently rising laser TVs, the family of display technologies is quite extensive. Many of these display technologies have gradually been replaced over time, but one member has been “shining” since the 1980s: the liquid crystal display (LCD). In the 1990s, CRT monitors were prevalent; they were … Read more

How Do LCD Screens Work? What Are Liquid Crystals?

How Do LCD Screens Work? What Are Liquid Crystals?

Science Is All Around Us, Let’s Start Popularizing It Popularize Science and Technology, Improve Citizen Quality, and Build a Harmonious Society From the bulky CRT monitors and plasma TVs to the emerging laser TVs, the family of display technologies is quite extensive. Many of these display technologies have gradually been replaced over time, but one … Read more

Silent Threats Inside IoT Devices

Silent Threats Inside IoT Devices

As more and more smart devices are installed in homes, all these cheap connected devices bring new security issues to the entire family and society. This problem is becoming increasingly complex as companies are significantly increasing the number of sensors and remote monitors used to manage office environments and detailed manufacturing processes in factories. At … Read more