In-brief: The Washington Post said on Monday that an investigation of a cyber attack against Burlington Electric in Vermont was not targeted and points away from Russian involvement.
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Report: AT&T and Gemalto Team on IoT Lifecycle Management
In-brief: AT&T is partnering with Gemalto to offer lifecycle management features for Internet of Things devices, as the telecommunications giant targets automotive telematics, infotainment, and smart safety services.
Cyber Threats in 2017: Five Predictions
In-brief: Five predictions about the cyber threats and security challenges that 2017 has in store for us.
Update: Researcher Calls In-Flight Entertainment Hacks a Safety Threat
In-brief: Research from the firm IOActive has discovered exploitable holes in in-flight entertainment software from the firm Panasonic Avionics that may make planes vulnerable to hacking and manipulation. Editor’s note: updated with comments from interview with Ruben Santamarta of IOActive. PFR 12/21/2016
Hackers in Asia Target Manufacturing Secrets from ThyssenKrupp | Reuters
In-brief: Reuters reports that an attack on the German steel giant ThyssenKrupp had origins in asia and targeted steel manufacturing secrets.
