Category: internetofthings

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Vulnerabilities in Car Washes

Posted on By infossl
cars, hacking, internetofthings, Security technology

Articles about serious vulnerabilities in IoT devices and embedded systems are now dime-a-dozen. This one concerns Internet-connected car washes: A group of security researchers have found vulnerabilities in internet-connected drive-through car washes that would let hackers remotely hijack the systems to physically attack vehicles and their occupants. The vulnerabilities would let an attacker open and … Read More “Vulnerabilities in Car Washes” »

Websites Grabbing User-Form Data Before It’s Submitted

Posted on By infossl
internetofthings, marketing, privacy, Security technology, sensors, surveillance, webprivacy

Websites are sending information prematurely: …we discovered NaviStone’s code on sites run by Acurian, Quicken Loans, a continuing education center, a clothing store for plus-sized women, and a host of other retailers. Using Javascript, those sites were transmitting information from people as soon as they typed or auto-filled it into an online form. That way, … Read More “Websites Grabbing User-Form Data Before It’s Submitted” »

Is Continuing to Patch Windows XP a Mistake?

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internetofthings, microsoft, patching, Security technology, windows, zeroday

Last week, Microsoft issued a security patch for Windows XP, a 16-year-old operating system that Microsoft officially no longer supports. Last month, Microsoft issued a Windows XP patch for the vulnerability used in WannaCry. Is this a good idea? This 2014 essay argues that it’s not: The zero-day flaw and its exploitation is unfortunate, and … Read More “Is Continuing to Patch Windows XP a Mistake?” »

Ransomware and the Internet of Things

Posted on By infossl
cyberattack, internetandsociety, internetofthings, ransomware, Security technology, securityengineering

As devastating as the latest widespread ransomware attacks have been, it’s a problem with a solution. If your copy of Windows is relatively current and you’ve kept it updated, your laptop is immune. It’s only older unpatched systems on your computer that are vulnerable. Patching is how the computer industry maintains security in the face … Read More “Ransomware and the Internet of Things” »

The Future of Ransomware

Posted on By infossl
backups, extortion, internetofthings, malware, nsa, patching, ransomware, Security technology

Ransomware isn’t new, but it’s increasingly popular and profitable. The concept is simple: Your computer gets infected with a virus that encrypts your files until you pay a ransom. It’s extortion taken to its networked extreme. The criminals provide step-by-step instructions on how to pay, sometimes even offering a help line for victims unsure how … Read More “The Future of Ransomware” »