You might think of cybersecurity professionals as tech’s collective “watchers on the wall”—the guardians who let you know when doom is coming. With that perspec... Read More...
A device’s unwitting participation in a malicious robot network, or botnet, is practically detectable only through a forensic examination, experts tell us. But we can take steps to protect our devices.
A small group of cybersecurity experts get together to ‘Hack the Capitol’ and raise awareness among lawmakers of the digital risks to industrial-control systems.
Torii, named after the Japanese word for “gate,” uses Tor and its network of anonymously linked computers to both obscure Internet traffic and steal data, Avast researchers say.
Without regulatory pressure to enforce a federal health care cybersecurity task force’s recommendations, involved experts acknowledge, industry progress will remain slow.
For implanted medical devices, where a faulty update could harm or even kill a patient, a doctor’s office visit is in order. With no billing code, hospitals have been eating the costs.
Default device authentication settings, insufficient patches, and internal networks that assume all participants are trusted can lead to health care operations-thwarting infections.
As technology has become the lifeblood of the health care industry, hospitals and patient care clinics are often ill-equipped to confront a Hydra-headed cybersecurity monstrosity.
The Tel Aviv-based company Karamba explains how its technology protects a car’s CAN bus, or nervous system, from common hacks. There are caveats, of course, and “really bold” claims.
Medical-security researchers are having a harder time getting people to take flaws seriously than discovering serious flaws. We’ll discuss the most pressing issues at Context Conversations.
Registration, tabulation, social media—there are other aspects of elections we need to better secure, say experts who examined eight notoriously insecure Winvote machines.
The technically detailed indictment of 12 Russian GRU officers implies a struggle to find appropriate and effective cybersecurity deterrents to geopolitical hacking, experts say.
Vulnerable devices on your network can lead to intrusions of your most sensitive data, and IOT patches are rare. While manufacturers need accountability, we need to make better security choices.
The VPNFilter botnet could collect information and block network traffic, the FBI said. Beyond rebooting our routers, we should be keeping their firmware up-to-date. Here’s how.
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, which hackers have used for decades to pester online organizations, are expected to plague the Internet of Things. Here’s why.
Two decades after presenting at the Senate’s first cybersecurity hearing, veteran L0pht hackers Kingpin, Mudge, Weld Pond, and Space Rogue reflect on progress and urge for much more.
The state of Internet of Things security stinks, experts say. And while device manufacturers and lawmakers aren’t anxious to address it, there are clear signs of influence from other actors. IoT regulation is likely on its way.
You can’t prevent a major earthquake or critical-infrastructure hack, but you can prepare for one. So are industrial-security experts focused on seismic retrofits and post-hack kits?
As Google reveals a Duplex power boost to its Assistant, security experts weigh in on the risks. In the smart home, added conveniences and insights come with a wider “attack surface.”
Connected car data could be worth $750 billion by 2030. That’s great, if you’re a car company. But if you’re a consumer, you’ll want to be able to weigh the benefits against the risks.
The next self-driving car death easily could result from a hack. If companies investing in the technology aren’t prioritizing cybersecurity, they aren’t prioritizing safety—or their business.
Symantec researchers say Inception Framework is hijacking vulnerable old routers to forward malicious traffic and thus obscure the source of its advanced persistent threats.
Once inside a gas station’s connected management system, researchers say, hackers could manipulate fuel tanks or pumps, steal gas, hack security cameras, or skim payments.
In order to reduce damage, security teams need to change their approach to vulnerability assessment, Bryson Bort writes. This starts with recognizing that nobody is safe from a cybersecurity threat.
The Meltdown and Spectre chip flaw exploits are prompting a deluge of security patches. They might also represent a rude wake-up call to chip designers that speed and energy efficiency aren’t everything.
From drones to dishwashers, these connected tech gifts should give you pause this holiday season, experts say. Here’s why—and, if they remain on your list, how to use them more safely.
At the second Enigma Interviews, we discussed how easy car software is to manipulate—what carmakers are really chasing, as they promote their connectedness.
What threats might faulty software in autonomous and connected vehicles pose? During a fireside chat Wednesday, the UC field experts and I will drive the conversation forward.
While experts acknowledge that pacemaker hacks aren’t likely, the risk underscores a need for better communication among security researchers, doctors, the FDA, and medical-device manufacturers.
After an engineer enters an office building using an easily guessable default code programmed into an Airbnb-integrated smart lock, the RemoteLock 6i, the manufacturer pushes out updates.
Addressing EVM vulnerabilities uncovered at DefCon—and plugging related holes across disparate election systems—would require years of concentrated work, experts say.
At DefCon, hackers discuss flaws—and real dangers—in dozens of biomedical devices, from pacemakers and insulin pumps to glucose monitors and digital intravenous drips.
Unaffiliated, limited-edition conference badges are utilitarian status symbols among the hacker community. They also are effective (and safe) tools for learning how to hack connected devices.
The NotPetya attack highlights that today’s critical security vulnerabilities are tied to far more than one outdated operating system, experts say. They stem from systemic issues well beyond the OS.
While fitness apps and devices could help you improve your physical health, they could also jeopardize your personal privacy, career, or insurance rates. Here’s what to look out for.
Aiden Riley “Caezar” Eller, longtime CTO of Unium, explains how he’s working “to get the home network to be a meeting place for devices to all have an equal level of responsibility.”
As regulation of Internet-connected devices inches forward, public officials and security experts disagree on how best to keep consumers safe without stifling industry innovation.
Regardless of whether the Mirai botnet disrupts the U.S. election, IOT device exploits will continue to contribute to a less stable Internet until stronger security protocols are implemented, security experts say.
Billions of connected devices gaining in popularity don’t adequately address experts’ privacy and security concerns. Here’s a quick checklist to get through before purchasing one.
New models offer voice control, integrated cameras, and improved security sensors. They’re more capable and connected than ever. So what are their challenges?
White and black hats alike are successfully prying their way into Internet-connected devices ranging from cattle tags to tea kettles. We ask two experts about the long-term implications.
From Infant Optics to Graco, companies behind several popular radio frequency monitors are either overpromising or underdelivering on security claims, Independent Security Evaluators finds.
A hacker equipped with a $15 dongle and 15 lines of code can exploit the vulnerability to connect to, spy on, and control a computer using it, a Bastille security researcher says.
They’re designed to prevent unauthorized people from firing them, advocates such as the Obama administration say. But are they better (and safer) than safes and trigger locks?
Security researcher Marie Moe has a personal and potentially dangerous connection to the Internet: Following a medical emergency, Moe was outfitted with a pacemaker, in which she has discovered cybersecurity vulnerabilities, she reveals at hacker conference CCC.
Internet-connected toys are just as vulnerable to hacks as the rest of the Internet of Things. Experts worry that toymakers aren’t taking their claims seriously.
The Internet of Things isn’t just for smartwatches and thermostats. Kids’ toys are being given Internet powers—but not always in a safe or secure manner.
Makers of the Internet of Things devices say they’re now taking security seriously, but researchers say that’s just not true—and it’s going to be a while before it is.
