Cybersecurity researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a new form of ransomware that was able to take over control of a simulated water treatment plant, exposing the vulnerability of industrial controls.
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Bid to protect energy systems from hackers
New research from Michigan Technological University scientists addresses "nightmare" scenarios for energy systems, where hackers exploit security weaknesses and execute a disruptive plan of cyber attacks.
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Tech giants join forces to tackle cyber security in IoT
AT&T, IBM, Nokia, Palo Alto Networks, Symantec and Trustonic have formed an alliance to address today’s biggest challenges in IoT security.
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150,000 vulnerable printers hacked as a “warning” to users
Approximately 150,000 internet-connected printers have been hacked across the world by an anonymous hacker, whose intention was to warn users about the vulnerability of their devices.
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$15m quantum computer to deliver defence-level cyber security
Valued at US$15 million, D-Wave's 2000Q quantum computer will be used with TDS technology to solve some of the most critical and complex cyber security problems impacting governments and commercial enterprises.
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80 per cent of IoT apps not tested for vulnerabilities
According to a study released by Ponemon Institute, 80 per cent of IoT apps are not tested for vulnerabilities, and there is a lack of urgency to address these vulnerabilities.
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Cyber security: Most common passwords revealed
Security firm Keeper conducted a study of 10 million passwords that became public through data breaches that occurred in 2016. As a result, the 25 most common passwords have been revealed.
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Critical security predictions for 2017
WatchGuard technologies has revealed its cyber security predictions and trends for 2017.
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Cyber security’s next phase: Cyber-deterrence
For decades, deterrence has effectively countered the threat of nuclear weapons. Can we achieve similar results against cyber weapons?
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IoT security warning: Sony cameras
Security firm SEC Consult has uncovered two backdoor accounts in Sony Ipela Engine IP Cameras, which could make them vulnerable to outside attacks.
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