Experts warn of new botnet
Security service providers are warning of a new powerful botnet based on the code of the well-known malware 'Mirai'. Hundreds of thousands of devices are said to have already been infected.
read more...read more...Security gap in WLAN encryption WPA2 plugged
One day after the security vulnerability in WLAN encryption became known, the first providers of devices and software have closed the vulnerability. Network technology specialists such as Cisco, Intel, Netgear and Aruba have released security updates.
read more...Hackers prepare for sabotage of power plants
The sabotage of critical infrastructure such as power plants via the internet has been one of the major fear scenarios for years. According to the latest findings of security researchers, hackers are currently trying to collect the necessary information on a large scale.
read more...WannaCry, Petya - just the tip of the iceberg?
According to a report by Trend Micro, the number of ransomware families detected in 2016 rose dramatically by around 750% compared to the previous year. Industrial control systems could also increasingly become the focus of blackmailers, according to the cyber security experts.
read more...BSI warns of cyber attacks on smartphones and laptops
The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) discovers an average of three critical vulnerabilities in the most widely used software products every day. This also increases the risk of cyber attacks.
read more...IT protection for critical infrastructures
BSI certifies first KRITIS security standard
The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has certified the suitability of the first industry-specific IT security standard. It concerns the nationwide protection of critical infrastructures.
read more...Petya could be aimed at destroying data
Communication between victims and cybercriminals takes place via an ordinary email service, and unlocking the data is extremely complicated - according to Bitdefender, these are signs that the people behind Petya are not interested in extortion money.
read more...New products from the security sector
In the age of Industry 4.0 and Big Data, the topic of IT security is becoming increasingly important. Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized product innovations in the field of security in a series of pictures.
read more...De Maizière urges industry to ensure safety
Federal Minister of the Interior Thomas de Maizière threatens to impose safety measures on the industry if it does not do enough on its own.
read more...The topic of license management
Machine and plant manufacturers are facing a challenge: in the context of IoT and Industry 4.0, they have to provide much more software than they need for the actual control of the devices. It's high time to address the issue of license management.
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