In-brief: Afero, a startup offering a platform for Internet of Things devices, scored a $20.3 million Series A financing round, in part by promising a scalable Internet of Things platform that doesn’t skimp on security.
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CERT: Aftermarket Add-On Opens Cars To Life Threatening Hacks
In-brief: Carnegie Mellon CERT warned drivers that a popular aftermarket product for vehicles could leave them open to potentially “life threatening” wireless attacks. Update: added info on recommended remediation. PFR 4/8/2016
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The Security of Things Forum The Security of Things™ Forum (SECoT) is a high-impact day of learning, discussion and debate focused on the pre- eminent challenge of our time: securing the Internet of Things. If you are interested in becoming a Security of Things sponsor, use the form at the bottom of this page to let us know! The event brings together players from across industries with a stake in the future of the Internet of Things. More than 300 people attended our 2016 Security of Things Forums in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Washington D.C. Fully 40 percent of them were senior information technology professionals. Forty percent were CxOs or other executives. In other words: sophisticated and knowledgeable professionals with an interest in securing IoT and the power to make decisions. Our Forums offer a mix of technical and executive focused content with both “Hackers” and “Leaders” tracks. Leaders Track Our executives-focused Leaders Track […]
Gee Whiz! Connected Hotel Room Controls Vulnerable to Hacking
In-brief: security researcher Matthew Garrett of the firm COREOS found that software-based lighting controls in his London hotel room, which had replaced mechanical light switches, could be easily hacked, giving him the ability to control lighting in any room in the facility.
Survey: Consumers Wary of Connecting Vehicles
In-brief: Consumers express concerns about connected cars and say they assume vehicles will be hacked.
