Cybersecurity experts call for “internet of things” standards in wake of massive attack

Cybersecurity experts on Monday called for standardized security measures for connected webcams, printers and routers in the wake of a massive cyber attack spread by those devices. But in the meantime, billions of poorly secured “internet of things” (IoT) gadgets remain open for exploitation by criminals, corporate spies, activist hackers and nation states. “There is not a […]

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For Energy Consumers Seeking New Products and Services, Personalized and Seamless …

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Consumers want new energy-related products and services, particularly in the form of new value propositions and most are demanding a seamless, digital and personalized experience, Accenture research (NYSE:ACN) shows. The research, The New Energy Consumer: Thriving in the Energy Ecosystem, Accenture’s seventh annual survey of energy consumers across 17 countries, revealed that consumers are interested

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U.S. to release Internet of Things principles after Friday's cyberattacks

The U.S. government said Monday that it will release in the coming weeks a set of principles for securing the Internet of Things, or Internet-connected devices, which were employed partly by hackers to carry out Friday’s cyberattacks that disrupted major U.S. websites. U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson said Monday his department is “closely

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Required Reading on Friday's Cyberattack That Tried to Take Down the Internet

What the hell is Dyn? On Friday, the internet wasn’t quite silenced, but it was certainly muffled. A cyberattack aimed at knocking many of the world’s major websites offline made targets as varied as Twitter, Airbnb, Etsy, and The New York Times inaccessible to a large swath of internet users on the United States’ East Coast

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Renesas Electronics America Showcases Security, Cloud Connectivity, and User Interface …

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Renesas Electronics America Inc., a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, will explore embedded design innovation that is breaking down barriers for companies to bring their next connected devices from “big ideas” to the real world at ARM® TechCon™ October 25-27, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California. Throughout

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Security for 'Internet of Things' critical to preventing attacks

Internet-connected devices are more frequently found in households — covering everything from thermostats to toys, blu-ray players to baby monitors — but there are security trade-offs that come with the convenience of being able to turn on your home air conditioner from work or watch your children on camera while you dine at a restaurant.

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Social Media Roundup: Oct. 25, 2016

Twitter Offers New Customer Support Features for Businesses“These new features enable businesses to tell users they provide help on Twitter, indicate when they’re most active, and ensure people know they have the option to send them a Direct Message,” according to Twitter. The new features can be activated on the new Customer Support Settings Page

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Massive cyberattack poses policy dilemma, Stanford scholar says

October 24, 2016 Massive cyberattack poses policy dilemma, Stanford scholar says Stanford cybersecurity expert Herb Lin says the Oct. 21 cyberattack that snarled traffic on major websites reveals weaknesses in the Internet of Things that need to be addressed. But stricter security requirements could slow innovation, cost more and be difficult to enforce.   Facebook

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