Some things really, really shouldn’t be turned into IoT devices – including vending machines
CIA contractors fired for stealing from hacked IoT snack machines
Internet-Enabled Drill Demonstrates IoT Security Done Right
Researchers find flaws in an internet-connected drill, but say minimal, hard-to-find bugs indicate there is hope for IoT security.
IoT Malware Activity Already More Than Doubled 2016 Numbers
The number of new malware samples in the wild this year targeting connected internet-of-things (IoT) devices has already more than doubled last year’s total.
News in brief: Dubai launches its first robocops; Samsung woes over iris recognition; IoT security criticised
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The Time Has Arrived to Embrace Hackers
Source Boston keynoter Keren Elazari sounded a call to action for industry to extend an acceptance of hackers.
Lack of Security Talent Afflicts Healthcare
At Source Boston, Josh Corman of the Atlantic Council said that healthcare is suffering from a lack of security talent, devices rife with vulnerabilities, and government incentivizing bad behavior.
Hyundai Patches Leaky Blue Link Mobile App
Hyundai Motor America patched its Blue Link mobile app after researchers found a cleartext encryption key that could be use to expose user and vehicle information.
Samsung Tizen Security ‘Feels like 2005’
A researcher at the Security Analyst Summit described the insecure state Samsung’s Tizen operating system.
Beta Firmware Updates Available for Vulnerable Netgear Routers
Netgear has built beta firmware updates for its Nighthawk routers vulnerable to a command injection attack disclosed last week.
Netgear Routers Remain Exposed to Critical Flaw
Netgear has confirmed a critical vulnerability in its Nighthawk routers that expose devices to command injection attacks. A public exploit is available.