The European Union’s executive arm proposed new legislation Thursday that would force manufacturers to ensure that devices connected to the internet meet cybersecurity standards, making the 27-nation bloc less vulnerable to attacks.
OneLayer Raises $6.5 Million From Koch’s VC Arm
LTE and 5G network security firm OneLayer has announced a $6.5 million equity investment from Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), the VC arm of Koch Industries. At the same time, Koch Industries will be implementing OneLayer solutions at the site of one of its manufacturing subsidiaries.
Passengers Exposed to Hacking via Vulnerabilities in Airplane Wi-Fi Devices
Researchers have discovered two potentially serious vulnerabilities in wireless LAN devices that they say are often used in airplanes.
Pwn2Own Offers $100,000 for Home Office Hacking Scenario
Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) has announced the targets and prizes for its next Pwn2Own hacking competition, as well as the introduction of a new category that aims to simulate a real world home office environment.
XIoT Vendors Show Progress on Discovering, Fixing Firmware Vulnerabilities
Self-disclosures by XIoT vendors have surpassed independent research outfits as the second most prolific vulnerability reporters
Over 80,000 Unpatched Hikvision Cameras Exposed to Takeover
Cybersecurity firm Cyfirma has identified more than 80,000 Hikvision cameras that haven’t been patched against a critical code execution vulnerability exploited in the wild.
Securing Smart Cities from the Ground Up
Smart City network infrastructure demands a proactive approach to find vulnerabilities before hackers find them
Updated TSA Pipeline Cybersecurity Requirements Offer More Flexibility
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has updated its directive for oil and natural gas pipeline cybersecurity, providing owners and operators more flexibility in achieving the outlined goals.
Unpatched Micodus GPS Tracker Vulnerabilities Allow Hackers to Remotely Disable Cars
Widely used vehicle GPS trackers from Micodus are affected by critical vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers to stalk people and remotely disable cars, according to cybersecurity company BitSight.






