In-brief: The FTC filed suit against home networking gear maker D-Link alleging the company’s products are insecure and pose a danger to consumers. (Editor’s note: updated to include D-Link’s official statement on the FTC case. – PFR 1/10/2017)
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Cyber Threats in 2017: Five Predictions
In-brief: Five predictions about the cyber threats and security challenges that 2017 has in store for us.
Mirai Botnet attacks on Home Routers felt in UK, also
In-brief: More than 100,000 homes in the UK had their Internet access interrupted by an attack on broadband routers. The incident is believed to be part of a larger attack that affected some 900,000 Deutsche Telekom customers last week.
Lawmakers to FTC: Do Something about Internet of Things Security
In-brief: Two lawmakers on the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Energy and Commerce are calling on the Federal Trade Commission to take steps to protect consumers from security issues linked to the Internet of Things.
Chinese firm acknowledges inadvertent role in cyberattack | CNNMoney
In-brief: the Chinese firm whose software powers many of the devices taking part in the Mirai Internet of Things botnet acknowledged some responsibility for the incident.
