IoT News

New report shows which data is most at risk to (and prized by) ransomware attackers

Ransomware is one of the most pressing and diabolical threats faced by cybersecurity teams today. Gaining access to a network and holding that data for ransom has caused billions in losses across nearly every industry and around the world. It has stopped critical infrastructure like healthcare services in its tracks, putting the lives and livelihoods of many at risk, says Erick Galinkin, principal AI researcher at Rapid7. (more…)

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June 21, 2022

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Evaluating the security of an enterprise IoT deployment at Domino’s Pizza

Recently, I had a great opportunity to work with Domino’s Pizza to evaluate an internally conceived Internet of Things (IoT)-based business solution they had designed and deployed throughout their US store locations. (more…)

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June 14, 2022

Posted by: Shriya Raban

Behaviour Analytics Market to grow at 40% CAGR from 2017-2024, according to reports

The Behaviour Analytics Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $200 million (€170.07 million) to over $3.5 billion (€2.98 billion) by 2024; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. (more…)

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May 23, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Transport threats, physical harm and hobby hackers exploiting security vulnerabilities will shape IoT in 2017, says Rapid7

Threats to transportation

Craig Smith, Transportation research lead, Rapid7

We will see malware used to shut-down a major transportation sector. I anticipate that the malware will be intentionally targeted to halt a transportation sector either for the purpose of ransomware, or political gain. (more…)

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December 26, 2016

Posted by: Avadhoot Patil