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Not only high-end processors are susceptible to side-channel attacks. Researchers from Kaiserslautern and Stanford have shown that common embedded processors also have similar security vulnerabilities.
read more...The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has discovered pre-installed malware in the firmware of some smartphones and tablets that are sold online.
read more...A wide variety of components work together in an industrial process control system. A single infected device can serve as a gateway for accessing, modifying or switching off other nodes. This is how companies can protect themselves.
read more...There are frequent warnings about the dangers of careless use of USB sticks in companies. A study now clearly demonstrates this danger and warns of the extent of the threats.
read more...As of December 2018, PHP version 5.6 will no longer receive security updates. However, most website operators have still not switched to the latest version and therefore run the risk of falling victim to hacker attacks.
read more...IUNO research project - Part 4
The fourth and final part of our series of articles on the IUNO research project deals with the question: How can the issue of security be reconciled with the requirements of batch size 1 production?
read more...Machines and devices from different manufacturers are installed in a production network, each equipped with remote maintenance solutions. Management of the various solutions is required to restrict access when activated and prevent misuse.
read more...Protecting production networks without having to forego the benefits of transparent communication: This is a key challenge for companies as production becomes increasingly networked. Data diodes and automation firewalls can help.
read more...In the future, millions of networked machines will need to communicate and act securely. A promising approach for this is third-generation blockchain technology. This relies on a distributed, decentralized data structure.
read more...OPC UA already offers a high level of security. However, the security mechanisms must be configured correctly with regard to possible threats. 'Stride', a methodology developed by Microsoft for systematic security threat analysis, is suitable for this purpose.
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