In-brief: An article in Quartz finds a common theme in stories about the massive denial of service attacks from IoT botnets and exploding hover boards: a sketchy global supply chain.
Tag: Internet of Things
FCC Wary of Security Mandates for Internet of Things | Morning Consult
In-brief: Despite urging from lawmakers on Capitol Hill, the FCC is wary of changing rules to give ISPs a freer hand in cutting off access for infected Internet of Things devices, according to a report.
DMCA Exemptions will Boost IoT Security Research
In-brief: After a year in limbo, the Librarian of Congress moved last week to allow a number of exceptions to the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) that will clear the way for researchers to explore smart vehicles and other products.
Microsoft Launches Security Program for Azure IoT
In-brief: Microsoft announced security focused services for IoT developers using its Azure managed cloud platform.
Flaw in Unity Pro Poses Major Headaches for Industrial Control Networks
In-brief: a serious and remotely exploitable flaw in software from the firm Schneider Electric poses serious security risks for industrial control environments, according to a report by the firm Indegy.
