IoT will drive the embedded security market to $4.6B

According to ABI Research, the demand for embedded security in IoT devices is on the rise. In the rapidly-evolving landscape of the IoT, high-performance embedded secure hardware is becoming increasingly important. Traditionally, high-performance secure hardware has been associated with devices such as PCs and smartphones. However, as penetration into these markets reaches saturation, new opportunities…

Chinese Hackers Use HTML Smuggling to Infiltrate European Ministries with PlugX

Jul 03, 2023Ravie LakshmananMalware Attack / Cyberespionage A Chinese nation-state group has been observed targeting Foreign Affairs ministries and embassies in Europe using HTML smuggling techniques to deliver the PlugX remote access trojan on compromised systems. Cybersecurity firm Check Point said the activity, dubbed SmugX, has been ongoing since at least December 2022. “The campaign…