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A Cautionary CES Tale: the FTC’s Case Against D-LINK

Security Ledger Editor in Chief Paul Roberts talks with researchers from the firm Senrio about the FTC’s recently announced lawsuit against consumer networking gear maker D-Link. And, with the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) under way in Las Vegas, the discussion turns to security and privacy concerns engendered by connected products.

FTC Sues D-Link Citing Security Flaws in Routers, Cameras

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)

It’s the Risk, Stupid: FDA Medical Device Guidance Looks Past the Device

In-brief: The FDA’s final guidance on cybersecurity for postmarket medical devicesmarks a departure from earlier drafts, focusing generically on cybersecurity risk management and jettisoning an early focus on the threat posed by “connected devices” that some considered too narrow.

Barnes & Noble says Nook Tablets will drop Suspect Chinese Software

In-brief: Barnes & Noble said its Nook tablets have not been used to steal data and that it is taking steps to stop using software by the Chinese firm Shanghai Adups Technology Co. Ltd. (ADUPS).

NIST asks for Help securing Data in Quantum Computing Era

In-brief: NIST is asking for help designing post-quantum encryption algorithms to protect data and communications.