Smart lightbulbs could be a launchpad for cyberattacks

Future IoT | February 10, 2020

Check Point Research last Friday revealed that smart lightbulbs and their control bridge could be used to exploit an IoT network to launch attacks on conventional computer networks in homes, businesses or even smart cities.

Researchers focused on the popular Philips Hue smart bulbs and bridge and identified the CVE-2020-6007 vulnerability that enabled it to infiltrate networks using a remote exploit in the Zigbee low-power protocol, which is used to control a wide range of IoT devices. The communication protocol is used for giving commands to the Philips Hue bulbs and receiving information from them.

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Mobile communications has brought about profound changes in people's lives. In order to cope with a burst of traffic growth in 2020, the industry is witnessing the arrival of massive device connections, and emerging new services and scenarios, and celebrating the fifth generation of mobile communications.

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Mobile communications has brought about profound changes in people's lives. In order to cope with a burst of traffic growth in 2020, the industry is witnessing the arrival of massive device connections, and emerging new services and scenarios, and celebrating the fifth generation of mobile communications.

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Lantronix Announces New X300 Compact Cellular IoT Gateway Solution, Ideal for Mission-Critical Applications

globenewswire | March 29, 2023

Lantronix Inc. a global provider of secure turnkey solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and the Intelligent IT market, today announced its new X300 Compact Gateway IoT Solution. Ideal for secure mission-critical applications, the new X300 Cellular Compact IoT Gateway Solution combines Lantronix’s IoT gateway hardware with a premium services subscription, including centralized device management, integrated cellular data, enhanced device security and expert technical support in an all-in-one package. “At Lantronix, we are committed to providing our customers with turnkey IoT solutions that efficiently solve their connectivity and remote device management challenges while offering expert technical support to ensure a successful deployment,” said Paul Pickle, CEO of Lantronix. “With the new X300 Compact Gateway IoT Solution, our customers can rest assured that they have a reliable, easy-to-manage solution, achieving maximum uptime and data security for mission-critical applications.” According to Berg insights, more than 4.5 million cellular IoT gateways were shipped globally during 2021, a 23 percent increase, at a total market value of approximately $1.15 billion as annual sales grew at a rate of 14 percent as demand recovered following the COVID-19 pandemic. Annual revenues from the sales of cellular IoT gateways is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14 percent to reach $2.18 billion by 2026. The X300 Compact Gateway IoT Solution includes: X300 Gateway, a compact (79mm X 79mm) IoT industrial gateway with suitable hardware interfaces, including a Multi-mode Serial port, an Ethernet LAN port, Wi-Fi® 5, Bluetooth/BLE and Worldwide cellular options, enabling the connection of any type of industrial machine and sensor with any type of network. Services included in the first-year subscription: Free upgrade to ConsoleFlow™ premium cloud-based device management with analytics Connectivity Services global, convenient and scalable cellular data plans Free upgrade to LEVEL 2 Services prompt expert technical support and warranty with advanced hardware replacement Lantronix InfiniShield™ built-in security, including a Secure Element (SE) chip to enable secure boot, secure equipment access and secure communications and to prevent unauthorized access of confidential information. Thenew X300 Gateway IoT Solution will be displayed at ISC West in Las Vegas from March 28–31, 2023, in the Lantronix booth, Number 2097. About Lantronix Lantronix Inc. is a global provider of secure turnkey solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Remote Environment Management (REM), offering Software as a Service (SaaS), connectivity services, engineering services and intelligent hardware. Lantronix enables its customers to accelerate time to market and increase operational up-time and efficiency by providing reliable, secure and connected Intelligent Edge IoT and Remote Management Gateway solutions.

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Keyfactor Becomes a Member of Connectivity Standards Alliance

Keyfactor | March 16, 2023

On March 15, 2023, Keyfactor, the enterprise machine and IoT identity platform, joined the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). CSA is a leading organization that develops and promotes open, universal standards for safer product interaction and connection. Keyfactor's CSA membership affirms the company's approach to authentication and trust between connected devices and applications, joining 260+ innovative brands like Amazon, Apple, and Google. IoT product manufacturers must enhance the overall security and consumer experience as connected devices become more widespread. As an industry leader in IoT security, Keyfactor recognizes the challenges of device manufacturing. As a new CSA member, the organization will continue to play an essential role in making way for a secure, connected future. Keyfactor's PKI-based digital integrity and identity capabilities support every aspect of digital trust for Matter-certified devices. Its certificate lifecycle management, common criteria certified PKI, and code-signing technologies provide complete control over the security embedded in IoT products and devices. Ellen Boehm, SVP of IoT Strategy and Operations at Keyfactor, shared, "Manufacturers continue to grapple with IoT product security implementation; currently, there is a missing link in true authentication and trust between devices and applications that exist in secure IoT systems." She added, "Joining CSA alongside other IoT innovators, many of which are existing Keyfactor customers, will widen our reach and sustain our commitment towards helping IoT OEMs around the globe achieve reliable, secure connectivity." (Source – Business Wire) About Keyfactor Keyfactor is the trusted name in machine and IoT identity management. The company's end-to-end solutions provide secure authentication and unique identity management for devices, transactions, and workloads. Its identity-first approach to security ensures organizations have the tools to create a secure digital ecosystem, reducing risk and protecting against cyber threats. Keyfactor's merger with PrimeKey in 2021 combined the world's most widely used and trusted PKI solution (PrimeKey EJBCA) with Keyfactor's end-to-end machine identity management platform.

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Identiv Signs Exclusive Strategic Agreement with Trace-ID

Identiv | February 16, 2023

On February 15, 2023, Identiv, Inc., a global innovator in digital identification and security in the Internet of Things (IoT), entered an exclusive strategic agreement with Trace-ID, a leading provider of UHF RFID technology and solutions based in Spain. As a result, it will become the exclusive provider of Trace-ID's entire line of specialty and industrial UHF RFID in North America. The partnership with Trace-ID expands Identiv's manufacturing footprint, allowing the company to add to its already-extensive product line and bolstering its position as a worldwide leader in specialty RFID technology. In addition, it will enable Identiv to deliver industrial UHF RFID solutions for many use cases in numerous industry sectors. This agreement will make best-in-class specialty and industrial UHF RFID available at competitive prices. It also gives Identiv access to a European manufacturing facility with a direct line of sight to 1 Bn units of specialty UHF capacity. Identiv's integrated ecosystems put IoT in motion by assigning digital identities to every physical object. Its innovative RFID team is responsible for research, design, software development, and manufacturing. As a result, tags, inlays, and labels are embedded in billions of commonplace items, including pharmaceuticals, luxury brands, medical devices, specialty retail, athletic apparel, industrial applications, and many more. Amir Khoshniyati, VP and GM of IoT Business at Identiv, said, "Identiv continues to gain global demand for higher-value designs of UHF solutions for specific applications, including industrial and specialty applications." He added, "This exclusive manufacturing and partnership agreement allows us to expand our growing product portfolio even further, reaching new markets at a very competitive price point." (Source – Business Wire) About Identiv Identiv is a global leader in authentication and security solutions headquartered in Fremont, California. It authenticates frictionless access and operations anywhere, safeguards identities from hacking attempts, protects intellectual property, and boosts IoT innovations. RFID and NFC, cybersecurity and the entire range of physical access, video, and audio security are provided by the platform. It is relied upon by a prestigious group of partners and progressive clients in various vertical markets worldwide. From critical infrastructure to government agencies, hospitals to schools, airports to seaports, startups to corporations, it safeguards the people and locations that fuel daily lives.

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