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IoT Security Flaw Leaves 496 Million Devices Vulnerable At Businesses, Report Says (crn.com)

Posted by msmash on from the security-woes dept.

Nearly a half-billion Internet of Things devices are vulnerable to cyberattacks at businesses worldwide because of a 10-year-old security flaw, according to a new report from a security software vendor. From a report: The report was published Friday by Armis, a provider of Internet of Things security software for enterprises that focuses on detecting threats in IoT devices at workplaces. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company has previously made security disclosures, including the BlueBorne malware attack that impacted 5 billion IoT devices.

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  1. Re: Just desserts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    I laughed, she laughed, the toaster laughed, I shot the toaster; it was a good time. -PCP

  2. Re: Just desserts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    You should probably connect the toilet to the tubes unless you want to deal with a very unpleasant mess

  3. Re: Just desserts by Ol+Olsoc · · Score: 3, Funny

    You should probably connect the toilet to the tubes unless you want to deal with a very unpleasant mess

    So your saying your instinks are telling you they could become outstinks?

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    The shepherds did so well protecting the flock that the sheep no longer believed that wolves existed.