IoT

Almost half of UK businesses are vulnerable to IoT hacking

2.7 million firms in the UK are leaving their corporate networks vulnerable due to insecure IoT devices, ForeScout research has shown. Almost half (47 per cent) of the 500 CIOs and IT managers who took part told ForeScout that they allowed IoT devices onto their corporate network without changing the default password – equating to […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 6th April 2018
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2.7 Million UK Businesses Wide Open to IoT Hacks

About 2.7 million businesses in the UK are leaving themselves vulnerable to internet of things (IoT) hacks. ForeScout worked with CensusWide to conduct an independent survey of 500 CIOs and IT decisionmakers to see how prepared they are for IoT cybersecurity and the results were concerning: 47% admitted to not updating default passwords on all […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 5th April 2018
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Uber halts self-driving car tests after death

Uber said it is suspending self-driving car tests in all North American cities after a fatal accident. A 49-year-old woman was hit by a car and killed as she crossed the street in Tempe, Arizona.  While self-driving cars have been involved in multiple accidents, it is thought to be the first time an autonomous car […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 21st March 2018
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This report sets out the Government’s work to help ensure the consumer “internet of things” (IoT) is secure by design, with security built in from the start.

The Government’s ambition is to make the UK the most secure place in the world to live and do business online, and the best place in the world to start and grow a digital business. This report advocates a fundamental shift in approach: moving the burden away from consumers having to secure their devices and instead […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 9th March 2018
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New measures to boost cyber security in millions of internet-connected devices

Manufacturers of ‘smart’ devices will be expected to build-in tough new security measures that last the lifetime of the product. Bosses behind ‘smart’ devices such as televisions, toys and speakers found in millions of homes will be expected to build-in tough new security measures that last the lifetime of the product, as part of plans […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 9th March 2018
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Government demands strong security for smart devices to stop homes being hacked

Smart devices such as televisions, toys and smart home speakers will be expected to include new, strong security features to keep them safe from hackers, the Government has said. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced a Security By Design review which includes guidelines and a new code of practice from […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 7th March 2018
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Botnets shift focus to credential abuse

Cyber criminals are increasingly using automated attacks that make use of stolen credentials, a security threat report warns. There was a sharp increase in the threat of credential abuse in the last three months of 2017, according to the latest internet threat report from cloud delivery firm Akamai. Read full story. 
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 20th February 2018
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BIFM London conference reveals programme

Tickets are now available for the BIFM London annual conference, which takes place on 5 March at the Institution of Engineering and Technology in Savoy Place, London. Mike Gillespie from Advent IM will kick off the technology and innovation-themed event with a presentation looking at how the FM is now at the forefront of the […]
  • Posted by Smeeta Padhiar
  • On 31st January 2018
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