Author: Ananya Tungaturthi, Product Marketing Manager at Silicon LabsAny device connected to the internet may face attacks at some point. Attackers may attempt to remotely compromise IoT (Internet of Things) devices to steal data, conduct DDoS attacks (Distributed Denial of Service attacks), or try to disrupt the rest of the network. Securing IoT requires an … Read more
A developer from Melbourne, Charlie Somerville, has created a DOS Subsystem for Linux (DSL). This is a tool that DOS users have never had before, similar to the integrated Linux environment enjoyed by Windows 10 users through the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Somerville stated that he was inspired by Microsoft’s WSL and wrote DSL … Read more
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
IoTSeeker, developed by Rapid7, is a tool for scanning default password credentials of IoT devices. It can scan specific IoT devices to determine if they are using default or factory-set passwords. Tool Introduction The recent large-scale network disruption in the United States was investigated to be caused by malware exploiting default password credentials of IoT … Read more
“ The era of the Internet of Things is quietly approaching. From routers, smart speakers, and refrigerators to cars and industrial equipment, more and more items are connecting to the Internet. However, the rapidly developing IoT brings convenience while also posing security risks, becoming a pain point in the development of the IoT industry. ” … Read more