In-brief: Despite urging from lawmakers on Capitol Hill, the FCC is wary of changing rules to give ISPs a freer hand in cutting off access for infected Internet of Things devices, according to a report.
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DMCA Exemptions will Boost IoT Security Research
In-brief: After a year in limbo, the Librarian of Congress moved last week to allow a number of exceptions to the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) that will clear the way for researchers to explore smart vehicles and other products.
Sign Up with the Usual Suspects: Consumer Breach Response is Broken and How to Fix It | Digital Guardian
In-brief:The scourge of data breaches and identity theft is more than a decade old. But our tools for dealing with these common incidents are outdated and ineffective. Why? (Editor’s note: this blog post has been cross posted from Digital Guardian’s blog, where you can read it in its entirety.)
Exclusive: DHS Readies Guidance for Securing Internet of Things
In-brief: The Department of Homeland Security is readying a set of security guidelines for Internet of Things device makers and for consumers that it will soon release, according to a senior official.
FTC warns consumers of rental car data theft risk
In-brief: The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers to beware of features that allow rental car customers to connect their mobile phone or other devices to in-vehicle infotainment systems. They could result in the leak of sensitive information!
