Ransomware for robots is the next big security nightmare
ZDNet – Researchers found they were able to infect robots with ransomware; in the real world, such attacks could be highly damaging to businesses if robotic security isn’t addressed. Ransomware has long been a headache for PC and smartphone users, but in the future, it could be robots that stop working unless a ransom is paid.
IOActive and Embedi Uncover Major Security Vulnerabilities in ICS Mobile Applications
Seattle, WA – January 11, 2018 – IOActive, Inc., the worldwide leader in research-driven security services, and Embedi, a cybersecurity startup company focused on immunizing IoT/embedded/smart end-point devices against 0- and 1-day attacks, today released a white paper outlining 147 cybersecurity vulnerabilities found in 34 mobile applications used in tandem with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
IOActive Researcher Discovers Critical Security Flaws in Inmarsat Maritime Vessel Communication Platform
Seattle, WA – Oct. 26, 2017 – IOActive, Inc., the worldwide leader in research-driven security services, today released a new advisory documenting critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities affecting Stratos Global’s AmosConnect communication shipboard platform. Stratos Global, an Inmarsat company, is the leading provider of maritime communications services in the world and used by thousands of ship vessels globally.
IOActive Uncovers Security Vulnerabilities in Radiation Monitoring Devices
Seattle, WA – July 26, 2017 – IOActive, Inc., the worldwide leader in research-driven security services, today released the details surrounding a number of cybersecurity vulnerabilities found in widely deployed Radiation Monitoring Devices (RDMs). RDMs are used to monitor the radiation found in critical infrastructure, such as nuclear power plants, seaports, borders, and even hospitals.
IOActive Delivers Groundbreaking Security Research at Black Hat USA 2017 & DEF CON 25
Researchers Present New Discoveries in Radiation Monitoring Devices, BSD Kernels, IoT Insecurity, and More in Las Vegas Black Hat USA 2017, Las Vegas, NV – July 24, 2017 – IOActive, Inc., the worldwide leader in research-driven security services, today announced the company will be delivering several presentations during Black Hat USA 2017 and DEF CON 25 this week in Las Vegas. “The IOActive team works tirelessly to identify highly impactful security vulnerabilities to ensure our team stays ahead of the attackers who target our clients,” said Jennifer Steffens, CEO…
IOActive Becomes a Founding Provider for New Framework from Open Compute Project Foundation to Improve Data Center and Cloud Security Posture