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U.S. Senate legislation seeks to bolster federal IoT security
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/u-s-senate-legislation-seeks-to-bolster-federal-iot-security/U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Cory Gardner (R-CO), co-chairs of the Senate Cybersecurity Caucus, along with Sens. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Steve Daines (R-MT), have introduced bipartisan legislation to bolster the security of Internet-connected devices. Specifically, the Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017 would require that devices purchased by the […]
British police official eyes security ratings for IoT-connected devices
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/british-police-official-eyes-security-ratings-for-iot-connected-devices/A British police official has suggested that televisions, fridges and other internet-connected home appliances should carry a cyber security score alongside energy efficiency ratings. “Whenever you go into a store now you see fridges and its A down to F in terms of its energy efficiency. [Yet], where are the security ratings?” Durham chief constable […]
Softbank Technology announces strategic IoT security partnership with Rambus
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/softbank-technology-announces-strategic-iot-security-partnership-with-rambus/Softbank Technology, along with two of its subsidiaries, Cybertrust Japan and Miracle Linux Corporation, have announced a strategic partnership with Rambus. The partnership will see the three companies collaborate to bolster IoT security and device management using Rambus’ versatile CryptoManager platform. “We are excited to partner with Softbank Technology Group and its subsidiaries, Cybertrust Japan […]
Devil’s Ivy haunts vulnerable IoT devices
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/devils-ivy-haunts-vulnerable-iot-devices/Security researchers at Senrio have discovered a stack buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2017-9765) in the M3004 Axis Communications security camera. Dubbed “Devil’s Ivy,” the vulnerability, identified in an open source third-party code library, results in remote code execution. “When exploited, it allows an attacker to remotely access a video feed or deny the owner access to […]
Rambus Reports Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results
https://www.rambus.com/second-quarter-2017-financial-results/Revenue of $94.7 million, up 24% year over year GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.02; non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.14 Secured customer and partnership agreements with industry leaders including: Cybertrust, Synopsys, Google and Interac Launched turn-key, secure CryptoManager™ IoT Device Management service and demonstrated with Qualcomm and STMicroelectronics SUNNYVALE, Calif. […]
FBI expresses concern over Internet-connected toys
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/fbi-expresses-concern-over-internet-connected-toys/Privacy and safety risks The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public service announcement that encourages consumers to carefully consider cyber security before introducing smart, interactive, internet-connected toys into their homes. “Smart toys and entertainment devices for children are increasingly incorporating technologies that learn and tailor their behaviors based on user interactions,” the […]
Encouraging IoT security adoption
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/encouraging-iot-security-adoption/Rambus Sr. Director of Security Products Asaf Ashkenazi recently wrote an article for Semiconductor Engineering about encouraging IoT security adoption. As Ashkenazi notes, everyone acknowledges that the clear majority of IoT devices are vulnerable and easily compromised, as many lack even the most basic of security functionalities. “This is problematic, because an unsecured IoT ecosystem […]
We need to talk about IoT security
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/we-need-to-talk-about-iot-security/Earlier this month, Sophos global head of security research James Lyne told ITProPortal that now is the time for tough, immediate action on dangerously unsafe IoT products. “We’re absolutely in a world of release features, release products, push, push, push – and we’ll worry about security afterwards. Some of these products are so bad, it’s […]
U.S. Government Accountability Office highlights unsecured IoT risks
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/u-s-government-accountability-office-highlights-unsecured-iot-risks/The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) has published a detailed report that explores the rapidly evolving Internet of Things (IoT). As the report warns, the growing ubiquity and pervasive connectivity of IoT devices and networks may pose significant security risks. For example, unauthorized individuals and organizations could gain access to unsecured IoT devices and […]
U.S. firms confirm IoT security breaches
https://www.rambus.com/blogs/u-s-firms-confirm-iot-security-breaches/A new survey conducted by Altman Vilandrie & Company confirms that nearly half of U.S. firms using an Internet of Things (IoT) network have been hit by a recent security breach. According to the strategy consulting group, anything with an Internet connection can be hacked, creating serious financial and legal exposure for companies and safety […]
