Press Releases

F-Secure discovers vulnerabilities affecting over 150 HP printer models

Helsinki, Finland.30 November 2021 – HP Inc. has issued patches that fix security vulnerabilities cyber security provider F-Secure discovered in over 150 of their multifunction printer (MFP) products. According to research published by F-Secure, attackers can exploit the vulnerabilities to seize control of vulnerable devices, steal information, and further infiltrate networks to inflict other types of damage. (more…)

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December 1, 2021

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Renesas adds new power line communication modem IC enabling high-speed, long distance communication

Renesas Electronics Corporation, a supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced the R9A06G061 power line communication (PLC) modem IC. The R9A06G061 delivers high-speed communication at up to 1 Mbps over long distances of a kilometrE or more, without the need for relays, expanding the range of practical applications for PLC.

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November 30, 2021

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GlobalPlatform helps Secure Element ecosystem demonstrate security & regulatory compliance

November 29, 2021 – GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital services and devices, has certified its Secure Element (SE) Protection Profile (PP) with the international standard for computer security certification, Common Criteria (CC). (more…)

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November 29, 2021

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Workz launches eSIM cloud

Dubai. 29 November 2021 – IoT solutions provider Workz has expanded its eSIM subscription management solution to offer a GSMA certified cloud-based platform in the US. The platform, which is certified by the GSMA’s Security Accreditation Scheme (SAS) and hosted at Microsoft Azure’s Virginia, USA site enables mobile network operators (MNOs) to remotely manage consumer and M2M/IoT devices. (more…)

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ETSI releases comprehensive global standard for securing smart phones

Sophia Antipolis. 24 November 2021 – Our smartphones and tablets are fundamental for citizens and hold a wide range of user data and apps. At the same time, security attacks have increased with malicious applications and network eavesdropping. (more…)

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November 25, 2021

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GreenCityZen and Sigfox France connect the city of Marseille’s storm drains

Paris, France. 23 November 2021 – Eco-startup GreenCityZen, a greentech provider of IoT for industry and smart city, has selected Sigfox to connect 5,000 downspouts (entry points into the river network) on the Marseille sewerage network. (more…)

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November 24, 2021

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Microchip adds second development tool offering for designers of edge embedded vision applications

CHANDLER, Ariz. 23 November 2021 – Microchip Technology announced the second development tool offering in its Smart Embedded Vision initiative for designers using its PolarFire RISC-V System on Chip (SoC) Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). The lowest-power SoC FPGA in its class, the PolarFire device is the mid-range device that simultaneously supports dual 4K video processing and quad core RISC-V application-class processors running both the Real Time Operating System (RTOS) and rich operating systems like Linux. (more…)

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November 23, 2021

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Shield-IoT raises $7.4M in Series A to streamline and secure mass scale IoT networks

Shield-IoT, a provider of mass-scale IoT and IIoT network cyber security and operational monitoring, announced the closing of a $7.4 million (€6.57 million) Series A round of funding. The Series A round was led by NextLeap Ventures and Bloc Ventures, with the participation of Atlas Ventures, Akamai Technologies, Springtide Ventures, DIVEdigital, and Janvest Capital Partners. (more…)

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Netwrix releases new version of StealthAUDIT strengthening cloud security

London, UK. 19 November 2021 – Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy, announced the release of StealthAUDIT 11.5. The new release provides expanded data discovery and permissions reporting capabilities for cloud databases and extends data governance for Microsoft 365. (more…)

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November 19, 2021

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Infineon joins the Connectivity Standards Alliance board of directors

18 November, 2021 –The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), an organisation with over 400 companies working together to simplify and harmonise the Internet of Things (IoT) through technology standards, and Infineon Technologies AG, a world specialist in semiconductor solutions, announced Infineon will be joining the Alliance’s board of directors as a promoter member. Infineon will be represented on CSA’s board of directors by Skip Ashton, a longtime champion of standards in IoT having served in leadership roles with the Zigbee Alliance and Thread Group, and who currently serves as distinguished engineer for the company. (more…)

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