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Intel announces 'self encrypting' solid state drives to fight data breaches
Submitted by l33tdawg on Wed, 2014-07-23 01:26
Intel has announced the Drive Pro 2500 series of solid state disk (SSD) drives that are "self encrypting", which the firm says makes them more secure against data breaches.
Aimed at businesses, the Intel SSD Pro 2500 series will come in a 2.4in 7mm form factor with 120GB, 180GB, 240GB, 360GB and 480GB capacities, M.2 80mm size with 180GB, 240GB and 360GB capacities, and M.2 60mm size with 180GB or 240GB capacities.
Internet of Things needs to be encrypted to offer proper security
Submitted by l33tdawg on Tue, 2014-07-22 01:25
All data sent via the Internet of Things (IoT) needs to be secured with encryption, according to the findings of recent INQUIRER research.
The research, carried out in conjunction with Intel, revealed that 44 percent of INQUIRER readers believe that data encryption is the best way to ensure the IoT is secure. 23 percent would prefer to see users being given full control over their own data, while 10 percent believe the best IoT security option is to not store any usage data at all.
Crypto weakness in smart LED lightbulbs exposes Wi-Fi passwords
Submitted by l33tdawg on Tue, 2014-07-08 01:53
In the latest cautionary tale involving the so-called Internet of things, white-hat hackers have devised an attack against network-connected lightbulbs that exposes Wi-Fi passwords to anyone in proximity to one of the LED devices.
Private crypto key stashed in Cisco VoIP manager allows network hijacking
Submitted by l33tdawg on Thu, 2014-07-03 02:06
Cisco Systems has released a security update that closes a backdoor allowing attackers to control software that large organizations use to manage voice over IP (VoIP) calls and messaging over their networks.
Serious Android crypto key theft vulnerability affects 86% of devices
Submitted by l33tdawg on Mon, 2014-06-30 00:55
Researchers have warned of a vulnerability present on an estimated 86 percent of Android phones that may allow attackers to obtain highly sensitive credentials, including cryptographic keys for some banking services and virtual private networks, and PINs or patterns used to unlock vulnerable devices.