A new technique could provide an added layer of security in multirobot systems that encrypt communications, or an alternative in circumstances in which encryption is impractical.
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PLC hack exposes vulnerable industrial controls
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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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’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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Aussie engineers make waves in quantum computing
Two UNSW professors have won global awards for their contribution to quantum computing, a field which is becoming increasingly important for industry.
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Privileged accounts are a serious threat to cyber security
According to CyberArk, access to privileged accounts information is one of the biggest threats to cyber security for today's companies.
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Smartphone hack exposes vulnerability of 3D printing
According to a new study by the University at Buffalo (UB), smartphones are an ideal tool to steal sensitive data from 3D printers.
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By 2040, more machines will commit crimes than humans
Cyber crime accounted for 53 per cent of all crime in 2015, according to the National Crime Agency (NCA) Cyber Crime Assessment 2016. Cyber security experts forecast this figure is set to increase with the rise of smart cars and robots.
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