In-brief: Trend Micro notes that supply chain attacks are on the rise, with attackers relying on a short list of techniques including compromises of source code, firmware and so-called “watering hole” attacks.
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The Flood: IBM Launches $3B Internet Of Things Offensive
In-brief: IBM announced that it would spend $3 billion in the next four years to build an Internet of Things division that will develop tools to help companies tap the flood of data from connected devices and remote sensors. A partnership with The Weather Company is just the start.
Is Google’s Rowhammer the Future of IoT Attacks?
In-brief: Infoworld’s Roger Grimes makes the case that Google’s recent Rowhammer exploit may be a sign of things to come as attackers look for common platforms to attack the Internet of Things.
Update: CAs Still Accepting E-mail as Proof of Domain Ownership
In-brief: Carnegie Mellon’s CERT issued a warning that many certificate authorities continue to issue domain certificates with no more proof than the right e-mail address. Updated to include comment from GlobalSign. Paul 3/27/2015
Amazon’s Springs for IoT Telemetry Startup 2lemetry
In-brief: 2lemetry, a Denver, Colorado-based startup that manages data from Internet connected devices said last week that it had been acquired by cloud giant Amazon.com.
