In-brief: Encryption keys used to secure data on- and communications between embedded devices are being recycled, creating a huge vulnerability that malicious hackers could exploit to snoop on sensitive communications or impersonate devices.
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Report finds Hackers Delving Deep Into Compromised Networks
In brief: A report studying compromised networks from the firm Vectra finds a big jump in “lateral movement,” as hackers delve deeper into hacked organizations.
Samsung’s Pitch for ARTIK IoT Platform Emphasizes Security
In-brief: Samsung introduced its ARTIK development boards, which offer advanced security features and integration with Arduino as a way to lure IoT developers to the platform.
Surgical Robots The Latest To Fall To Whitehats
In-brief: Researchers from the University of Washington demonstrated attacks against “a slew” of exploitable vulnerabilities in a surgical robot they helped develop. They included attacks that could cause “jerky motion of robot’s arms” or render the surgical robot “motionless” and “almost unusable.”
Internet of Things Needs Future Proofing
In-brief: Security and IoT experts say the challenge of securing the Internet of Things will be to “future proof” their products against as-yet unimagined threats and constraints.
