On keeping up with endpoint security

Keeping pace with increasing cybersecurity threats is more important than ever. The rapid proliferation of IoT devices and their historically poor security practices have made them key targets while changing working practices unlocks new opportunities but also threats. In this interview with Paul Zimski, VP of Product at Automox, IoT News tapped the company’s expertise…

Semtech hails new ‘zero-maintenance, zero-carbon’ energy-harvesting LoRa solution

Semiconductor maker Semtech has announced a new LoRa-based solution, combining a power-efficient microcontroller and an edge tracker module, that harvests ambient energy from the environment to preclude the need for a battery completely. The California-based firm called the solution “maintenance free” and “zero carbon”, and hailed it as “one of the most power-efficient” IoT solutions…

Beware! This Android Trojan Stole Millions of Dollars from Over 10 Million Users

A newly discovered “aggressive” mobile campaign has infected north of 10 million users from over 70 countries via seemingly innocuous Android apps that subscribe the individuals to premium services costing €36 (~$42) per month without their knowledge. Zimperium zLabs dubbed the malicious trojan “GriftHorse.” The money-making scheme is believed to have been under active development…