In-brief: researchers working in Canada and Israel have created a proof of concept Internet worm that spreads between connected devices, including connected lightbulbs, according to a paper published online.
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Cloud Security Alliance Publishes Guide for Future-Proofing IoT Products
In-brief: The Cloud Security Alliance on Friday released guidelines for “future proofing” connected devices.
In New Report, US Govt. Shines a Light on “Going Dark” Debate
In-brief: the first step on the road to recovery is admitting you have a problem. The U.S. Congress has done that with its recent report on the roiling encryption debate within policy circles.
DHS Bets on Blockchain Startup for Identity of Things
In-brief: DHS’s S&T Directorate on Friday announced that it awarded $199,000 to Factom Inc., an Austin, Texas firm to fund a project titled “Blockchain Software to Prove Integrity of Captured Data From Border Devices.”
Report: Fear of Govt. has Valley Kicking Data Addiction
In-brief: Fear of government surveillance and data theft is forcing Silicon Valley firms to rethink their taste for data acquisition, The Washington Post reports.