Let’s Shine a Light on Shadow IoT Devices in Corporate Networks
As the Internet of Things (IoT) applications grow in each industry to encompass a variety of applications and business types, we are seeing the cybersecurity implications of this expansion become more amplified and apparent. More and more employees are purchasing and connecting new IoT devices every year, and you might be surprised to learn that […]
IoT Cybersecurity: Common Hacks and Effective Countermeasures
The Internet of Things (IoT) is vast and constantly evolving. To secure such a complex system of devices, software, cloud platforms, and private customer information, businesses around the world spent $1.5 billion on IoT security in 2019 alone. This may sound like a lot, but for companies that have skipped out on securing and strengthening […]
IoT Security: How to Prepare for the Post-Pandemic World
The coronavirus has slowed several industries to a crawl, but cybersecurity has been booming ever since the world came face-to-face with the pandemic — especially in the Internet of Things (IoT) industry. An April 2020 study by IoT Analytics concluded that the IoT security market saw an increase in cyberattacks during the first few months […]
Is Medical Data Privacy In Jeopardy Because of COVID-19?
Telemedicine is often touted as a remedy for at-risk patients, those in rural areas, and regions that are experiencing a shortage of physicians. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, it has been especially helpful in keeping people healthy; being able to get in touch with your doctor while avoiding unnecessary infection risk is priceless. As a […]
5 of the Worst IoT Hacking Threats in History (So Far)
With the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) systems, devices, and software, we must not overlook the importance of cybersecurity. In IoT, it is often built into the devices and sensors and varies by manufacturer. Besides this, security often takes a backseat in IoT development, so there’s a strong possibility that defense measures for […]
Are We in the Era of AI-Powered Cyber-Warfare?
For almost the entirety of its relatively short history, the US has been engaged in one conflict or another. Over the past few decades, technology and science have increasingly been used in these battles. As a result, threats can come in many shapes and sizes today. But our biggest undeclared war right now doesn’t involve […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity 101: Tips to Improve Your Data Protection
Healthcare produces tons of private patient data that needs encryption, secure storage, and other ongoing cybersecurity measures to ensure it’s properly protected. And these means of security must cover a variety of attacks that can come in all shapes and sizes. A data breach in a medical setting could be as big as a hack […]
(Lack Of) IoT Security Is Becoming a Big Problem — but Who’s Responsible for Fixing It?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is ushering in a new era in which man and machine will be more connected than ever before. People are increasingly investing in IoT technology of many shapes and sizes: connected lightbulbs, smart assistants, speakers, and even toilets are all now IoT-enabled. But unless IoT security gets better, this revolution […]
The Biggest Cybersecurity Risks to Healthcare Data Right Now
Between 2009 and 2017, 2181 healthcare breaches occurred. Each one compromised at least 500 records. Altogether, these security breaches exposed 176 million healthcare records—more than half the population of the United States. In 2017, the world suffered the greatest ransomware attack in history. The WannaCry ransomware, which targeted Microsoft Windows computers by encrypting data and […]
What’s in Store for the Internet of Things in 2019?
In 2019, we expect to see big growth in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), smart healthcare, and financial technology. But perhaps no field will grow faster this year than the Internet of Things (IoT). With major 5G roll-outs expected, improved data analytics, and increasing importance placed on cybersecurity, IoT development is sure to have […]