Tag: IoT
IoT security more important than ever, claims report
The PSA Certified 2022 Security Report predicts that this year will mark a turning point in securing the Internet of Things (IoT), as the industry collectively commits to addressing the historic lag between the rate of digital transformation and the speed of securing the ecosystem. The annual barometer of industry perceptions and intentions around IoT…
Vodafone sustainability report finds 5G and IoT could help UK achieve net-zero
A report from Vodafone and WPI Economics, launched today, calls on the Government to put the fast deployment of digital technology at the core of its forthcoming net-zero strategy. The research shows that the adoption of technology in manufacturing, transport and agriculture could reduce the UK’s overall emissions by as much as 4% a year…
IoT cyber attacks double to 1.5 billion in first half of 2021
During the first six months of 2021, Kaspersky honeypots – software that imitates a vulnerable device – have detected more than 1.5 billion attacks against IoT (Internet of Things) devices. This was twice as much as the previous half-year. IoT devices such as smartwatches, door locks, fitness trackers, and many others are everywhere. According to IoT…
Vodafone introduces Curve Pet Tracker for £36
Vodafone has introduced a new pet tracker pack to its IoT range. Called Curve, it comprises a smart GPS tracker and a new pet tracker clip. The new pack, available now for £36 (connection fee starts from £3 per month on a 24-month contract), allows owners to securely attach the Curve tracker to their pet’s…
Over 300 million ransomware attacks recorded in first half of 2021, claims study
In the first half of 2021, ransomware attacks skyrocketed, eclipsing the entire volume for 2020 in only six months, according to the mid-year update to the 2021 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report published today. With high-profile attacks against established technology and infrastructure, ransomware is now more prevalent than ever. Through the first half of 2021, SonicWall recorded…
Smart City startups to generate $110.7B by 2025
Smart city startups offer innovative solutions for urban challenges, including public and cybersecurity threats, traffic congestion, energy management, and e-governance. Over the years, the revenues of these companies has increased significantly and it is expected to continue growing in the future. According to data presented by AksjeBloggen.com, smart city startups worldwide are expected to generate $110.7bn…
Cyber attacks rose by a fifth in 2020
The volume of Internet-based cyber attacks on UK businesses increased by just under a fifth (19 percent) in 2020, according to Beaming, a specialist internet service provider for businesses. Companies in the UK experienced 686,961 individual attempts each, on average, to breach their systems online last year, up from 576,575 in 2019. 2020 was the…
Which? exposes risk of smart doorbells
Smart doorbells sold for low prices on online marketplaces can be easily switched off, stolen or hacked by criminals, a Which? investigation has found. Which? bought 11 smart doorbells, some of which looked very similar to Amazon Ring or Google Nest models, available from popular online marketplaces such as Amazon Marketplace and eBay. Working with…
Cybercrime attacks on UK businesses up nearly 25% in 2018, claims survey
UK businesses were subjected to 281,094 internet-borne cyber attacks each last year, according to analysis from Beaming, the business ISP. The volume of attacks on UK companies was nearly a quarter higher (23 percent) in 2018 than 2017, surging to over 1,500 attacks a day on average in the final two months of the year.…
UK businesses attacked over 50,000 times EACH in June – IoT attacks most common
UK businesses were subjected to 52,596 cyber attacks each on average in the three months to the end of June, the equivalent of 578 attempt a day or once every two and a half minutes, according to Beaming, the business ISP. Although the rate of attack was slightly down on that experienced in the first quarter…
