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What Is a Botnet?
- A botnet is a group of internet-connected devices that can be hijacked by bad actors for malicious purposes like distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, stealing data, and sending spam.
- Smart home devices and IoT are increasingly becoming targets of cybercriminals as many of them lack sophisticated security measures and ship with default usernames and passwords.
- A cybercriminal can compromise a vulnerable IoT device by scanning the internet and using brute-force password attacks to take control of it.
- A botnet can cause large-scale cyberattacks like the Mirai botnet attack of 2016, which caused disruptions across the US.
- To secure IoT and smart home devices, manufacturers must develop security measures for their devices, and consumers can protect their devices by using online protection software, changing default passwords, using multi-factor authentication, upgrading routers, and setting up separate network access for IoT devices wherever possible.
- Consumers should also read trusted reviews to purchase secure smart home devices that provide regular updates, security and privacy features.
- As more and more connected devices make their way into our homes, it is important to ensure that they are secure to prevent their involvement in botnet attacks.
- Smart home devices make up a $30-plus billion marketplace in the US alone despite still being a relatively young marketplace.
- Security vulnerabilities lie in the unchanged factory usernames and passwords of many IoT devices that are often published online and not compatible with multi-factor authentication.
- Cybercriminals are highly automated and use bots to add vulnerable IoT devices to their networks, that can potentially affect the entire home network they are in and all other devices and data on it.
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MTN Group Selects IP Infusion as Approved Supplier for Open and Disaggregated Networking.
- MTN Group has selected IP Infusion as an approved supplier for open and disaggregated networking.
- MTN Group aims to leverage open and disaggregated technologies to reduce capital expenditure and drive operational cost efficiency.
- IP Infusion is a market leader in open networking solutions and will provide software for the Open Transport and Disaggregated Networking Category.
- By adopting open and disaggregated networking, MTN Group aims to enhance flexibility, improve service delivery, and expand access to digital solutions.
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A Sensible Solution to Exploding CVEs For IoT Devices
- The number of CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) is nearing 250,000 at a rate exceeding over 30,000 per year.
- For certain networking equipment each device contained an average of 1,267 software components and an average of 1,120 CVEs, of which, 473 were ranked as having Critical or High vulnerability.
- The primary problem is due to using open-source components, which have extensive vulnerabilities and bring in other components with even more vulnerabilities.
- Fixing so many vulnerabilities per device is a daunting task for IoT development teams; they are already stretched thin by mushrooming requirements and ever-tighter schedules.
- Credential compromise and phishing are still the dominant attack vectors, vulnerability exploitation is rapidly growing and accounting for 1/3 of all incidents according to one report.
- The best solution for under-staffed OEMs is to corral CVEs like cattle in the Old West.
- The SecureSMX RTOS accomplishes this by placing vulnerable and trusted legacy code into hardware-enforced, isolated partitions to prevent malware intrusion in one partition from accessing data or code in others.
- Partitioning also offers zero-day protection, insider threat protection, partition-only rebooting, and partition-only updates.
- SecureSMX creates an isolated partition framework for systems to plug in components and legacy code for testing, achieving hardware-enforced DevSecOps, agile programming, and CI/CD techniques.
- The solution is not fighting a never-ending war with CVEs but rather the containment of CVEs.
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Virtual Antenna Technology: A Different Approach to IoT Antenna Design
- UHF antennas, operating in the 300 MHz to 3 GHz range, have wavelengths from 1 m down to 10 cm.
- Antenna boosters, commercially known as Virtual Antenna technology, represents significant breakthrough for wireless devices.
- Antenna boosters consist of small, passive, surface-mount chips that are placed on the ground plane of a wireless device.
- Designers can freely shape the frequency response by adjusting the matching network using matching network synthesis tools.
- Antenna boosters are gaining popularity because of their universality and easy-to-integrate nature.
- Triple radio antenna component simplifies integration into compact IoT devices with GNSS, cellular, and Wi-Fi/BLE radios.
- An AI-powered antenna integration design platform, Oxion, enables engineers to test feasibility of a Virtual Antenna design in real-time.
- Virtual Antenna technology is suited to manage the trends for miniaturization, better energy efficiency, and higher frequency operation for IoT industry.
- Design engineers focus on optimal placement of the antenna boosters and designing an appropriate matching network.
- Antenna boosters are a viable choice for compact design, faster design cycles, and easier integration into IoT devices.
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The Impact of Streaming Technology on the Internet of Things
- Streaming technology revolutionizes the Internet of Things (IoT) by enabling real-time data processing and analysis.
- Key concepts in streaming include data ingestion, stream processing, and real-time analytics.
- Streaming technology enhances various sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, smart cities, agriculture, and retail.
- Integration of AI, machine learning, 5G networks, edge computing, and digital twin technologies will shape the future of streaming technology.
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The Journey of Exploring My Smart Homes
- There are at least eight major smart home platforms on the market, including Xiaomi, Aqara, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Hubitat, and Home Assistant.
- SmartThings and Hubitat act as the "brain" of the smart home, handling tasks like air conditioning, lighting, and air quality monitoring.
- Home Assistant serves as a secondary control center, handling advanced functions that Hubitat cannot support.
- Integrating multiple platforms optimizes the smart home experience, leveraging each platform's strengths and achieving flexibility and convenience.
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Airgain Launches Its First Integrated Artificial Intelligence AT-Flight Asset Tracking Solution
- Airgain, Inc. has launched the AT-Flight asset tracker for healthcare and life sciences IoT markets.
- The AT-Flight offers real-time tracking for high-value, temperature-sensitive assets in ground and air transportation.
- It combines AI and ambient sensor technology to comply with FAA regulations and has a long battery life and wide operating temperature range.
- Airgain aims to meet the growing demand for asset tracking solutions and expand its presence in the healthcare sector.
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Geek Club and CircuitMess in Partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Product Launch Rick and Morty™ Butter Bot
- Geek club and CircuitMess have come together to launch the Butter Bot, an AI-powered robot that is inspired by the one made famous in the Rick and Morty TV show and has been officially licensed by WBDGCP.
- Geek Club focuses primarily on space exploration and robotics, whilst CircuitMess develops educational kits that encourage adults and children to create and to learn and move beyond consuming products.
- The Butter Bot robot comes with a unique remote controller that allows for easy-maneuvering, a live feed camera, and advanced AI capabilities, making it an excellent tool for any setting.
- The partnership between CircuitMess and Geek Club aims to manufacture educational STEM DIY robotic kits for people of all ages to make learning engineering skills fun.
- The innovative Butter Bot has been created to merge humor and functionality, the robot is a versatile companion intended to resonate with fans and tech enthusiasts alike.
- Geek Club and CircuitMess have started this project after the success of their previous NASA Perseverance AI-powered Mars Rover Kickstarter campaign.
- The Butter Bot Kickstarter campaign provides backers with exclusive early-bird pricing and special rewards.
- The two companies collaborate on the Butter Bot robot, bringing a beloved character from Rick and Morty into the crowd in a fun and epic way that provides an educational experience for fans of all ages.
- WBDGCP extends Warner Bros's portfolio of franchises around the world and partners with top licensees at a global level on named toys, fashion, home decor, and publishing programs that are influenced by some of the biggest franchises from HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Eurosport, Adult Swim, and more.
- Geek Club aims to create electronic construction kits for curious minds worldwide that are inspired by NASA and other space agencies and hope to push fans' minds farther, strengthen their skills, and enhance their understanding of electronics and space.
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Emerging Technologies in AI, Machine Learning, and IoT: Driving Innovation in 2024 and Beyond
- AI and Machine Learning are key emerging technologies in computer science in 2024.
- IoT is revolutionizing industries by improving operational efficiency and enabling real-time data insights.
- Kuboloitte offers strategic insights and hands-on expertise in AI, Machine Learning, and IoT.
- India, with Kuboloitte's skilled workforce and infrastructure, is driving growth and adaptability in emerging technologies.
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9 Interesting Applications of IoT
- The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionising various industries in numerous ways. Smart homes are the most popular IoT application on this list. Smart homes control home appliances such as lights, alarms, and water flow from faucets, while also promoting home security and safety through sophisticated, smart security systems.
- A smart city, which aims to make cities more efficient and less expensive, is another popular IoT application. Government services, transportation, and traffic management, energy, healthcare, water, innovative urban agriculture, and waste management all benefit from smart cities.
- Wearable technology is likely to benefit the healthcare sector the most. Patients who wear intelligent gadgets can monitor data such as blood pressure and body temperature, which is subsequently transmitted in real time to their medical staff.
- The future of agriculture seems bright with IoT. With the use of motion detectors, light detectors, and motion sensors, it is now easy to gather real-time farm data such as soil moisture content, the amount of sunlight received, soil’s water retention capacity, etc. It helps farmers keep track of their crops and regulate practices if the need arises.
- The coalescence of IoT in the automotive industry has opened doors for better fleet management and manufacturing processes all over the world. IoT comes in handy at both the industrial as well as commercial levels in the automotive industry.
- The supply chain management industry is one that has fully tapped into the potential of IoT. The introduction of IoT has significantly reduced the need for human intervention. It is now possible to easily locate goods stored in warehouses and accurately predict the time of product delivery.
- The sole focus of IoT in industries is to reduce human intervention. With control systems that are driven by data, it is now possible to automatically run industrial machines and processes.
- With the coming of IoT, there has been a shift in paradigm in the manufacturing landscape. When data analytics and IoT join hands, they create wonders. IoT is a platform that connects the virtual and real worlds through RFID, sensors, AI, connectivity, and communication devices.
- The need for IoT will only grow over time as people strive for a better life than they had the day before, and IoT will only help improve. It will also contribute to the state’s and firms’ economic improvement. As a result, IoT is more than just a way to communicate without human intervention; it is a way of life in and of itself.
- Airbus has launched the Factory of the Future digital manufacturing initiative with the integration of sensors into shop-floor tools and machines, as well as wearables like industrial smart glasses to reduce errors and improve workplace safety. Wearables enabled a 500% increase in productivity while nearly eliminating errors in one procedure known as cabin-seat marking.
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The Internet: An Innovation That Is Constantly Transforming the World
- The internet has transformed the way we communicate, acquire knowledge and consume goods and entertainment, as well as altering the traditional workplace through remote work and freelancing.
- The democratisation of knowledge through online courses and the breaking down of geographical barriers in e-commerce have made the internet a vital tool of global connectedness and innovation.
- Healthcare has been transformed by telemedicine, while changes to consumption habits have brought diversification to the entertainment industry.
- Financial and banking sectors have had a profound impact from internet connectivity, while concerns over data privacy and cybersecurity must be continually addressed.
- The digital divide, particularly in underprivileged areas and emerging nations, must be closed to ensure equitable access to economic and educational possibilities.
- Online courses offer accessibility to education, while collaboration tools and e-commerce can make starting a business effortless and global.
- Staying updated on the latest evolving technologies can give an edge, both personally and professionally.
- Volunteering, donating, or supporting organizations working to improve digital literacy and internet access in underserved areas is essential.
- Understanding the internet and using it wisely can help us to realise its potential, both individually and collectively.
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Vodafone and Oracle Unite for Global IoT Connectivity
- Vodafone and Oracle collaborate to provide global IoT connectivity for Oracle's Enterprise Communications Platform.
- Businesses can leverage Vodafone's global reach and secure IoT airtime in 180 countries.
- Oracle's ECP delivers immediate data insights and benefits industries like healthcare, construction, energy, and hospitality.
- Enhanced connectivity security and compliance with local regulations are key advantages of this collaboration.
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Protect What Matters with ZT-28E
- UBITracer offers the ZT-28E, a multi-sensor GPS device for monitoring and detecting theft, misplacement, and temperature changes.
- The ZT-28E has an ultra-long battery life, lasting for months on a single charge.
- UBITracer also provides enterprise-level data integration and a secure IoT software platform called UBITracer API.
- UBITracer is offering a time-limited free offer, including a free UBITracer Multi-Sensor GPS device, free cellular data usage, and access to their enterprise IoT software platform. Interested users can make a purchase on Amazon and contact [email protected] for activation.
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Leveraging Apache Flink Dashboard for Real-Time Data Processing in AWS Apache Flink Managed Service
- The Apache Flink Managed Service in AWS, offered through Amazon Kinesis data analytics for Apache Flink, allows developers to run Flink-based stream processing applications without the complexities of managing the underlying infrastructure.
- The Apache Flink dashboard offers an intuitive interface for managing real-time data services on AWS, enabling developers to monitor, debug, and optimize Flink applications effectively.
- AWS-managed services like Amazon Kinesis data analytics leverage the dashboard’s insights into job statuses, task performance, and resource usage, assisting developers in monitoring live data streams and assessing job health through metrics such as throughput, latency, and error rates.
- The Flink dashboard facilitates real-time debugging and troubleshooting by providing access to logs and task execution metrics.
- To begin analyzing Flink applications, access the Apache Flink dashboard, which provides real-time insights into job performance and health.
- The job graph in the Flink Dashboard visually represents the execution of an Apache Flink job, highlighting the data processing flow across different regions while tracking errors and faults.
- The dashboard provides a quick overview of the data flow within the Flink job, showcasing the processing status and data volume of each step with different metrics like Bytes Received, Records Received, Bytes Sent, Records Sent, and Tasks.
- This configuration view provides insights into the Flink job manager setup, encompassing cluster behavior, Java options, and exception handling.
- The dashboard provides numerous additional features that help developers gain a deeper understanding of their Apache Flink applications.
- Overall, the dashboard equips users with the necessary transparency to maintain the health and efficiency of Flink applications in AWS-managed services, ensuring efficient and reliable stream processing.
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IoT Devices in Password-Spraying Botnet
- Microsoft warns Azure cloud users about a Chinese-controlled botnet engaged in password spraying.
- The botnet, known as CovertNetwork-1658, uses highly evasive techniques for password guessing attacks.
- The botnet's use of compromised SOHO IP addresses and a rotating set of IP addresses makes detection difficult.
- The low-volume password spray process makes it challenging to detect multiple failed sign-in attempts from one IP address or account.
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