IoT
SAP, Siemens join companies lobbying against EU Data Act
European Union lawmakers are working on a new data act that would cover consumer and corporate data. It is aimed…
The world needs tighter IoT governance. But reforms are on the way.
It's been a wild three months in the world of IoT cybersecurity. Researchers from Unit 42 recently discovered, for example,…
Zerobot is the next big botnet-for-hire. Enterprise IoT devices don’t stand a chance
Zerobot is a self-perpetuating botnet. Its primary function is to reproduce itself, moving through vulnerable hosts to transform them into…
An IoT revolution in space can happen – if the first movers let it
Farmers love moisture. Anyone with the wherewithal to make a career out of growing soybeans, maize or wheat will tell…
The 10 best open-source software tools for developing IoT applications
The Internet of Things (IoT) is today almost omnipresent in everyone's day-to-day life. From Wi-Fi kettles to elaborate and professional…
Google Cloud to shut down IoT Core device management service
Google Cloud has announced the closure of its IoT Core system, with users being told to switch to the company's…
Smart home devices can be used in domestic abuse, researcher warns
Smart home devices can be used to facilitate domestic abuse, a researcher told a House of Commons committee today. Dr…
XorDdos malware is targeting Linux and putting millions of devices at risk
Hackers are increasingly deploying the XorDdos malware to infiltrate Linux systems and launch distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, with…
UK’s new law on connected device security is long overdue
Internet of Things (IoT) device manufacturers will have to ensure their products meet a minimum security standard under new legislation,…
IoT innovation for adult social care held back by ‘lack of ambition’
The use of smart home technology to help older and disabled people live more independent lives is being held back…