By B.N. Frank
Security expert warnings about Internet of Things (IoT) go back several years. Examples of past and recent hacks seem endless (see 1, 2, 3). Due to ongoing failures and “planned obsolesce,” this technology is also a huge source of toxic E-Waste which isn’t being recycled.
Regardless, it continues to be installed by businesses and communities (see 1, 2) as well as by medical device manufacturers. More flaws exposing life threatening vulnerability – including utility “Smart” Meters and insulin pumps – were reported recently by IBM.
From Bank Info Security:
IBM Finds Flaw in Millions of Thales Wireless IoT Modules
Insulin Pumps Could Be Manipulated and Smart Meters Could Be Wrecked, IBM Warns
A problem found in certain communication modules leaves many wireless medical devices vulnerable to cyberattacks if left unpatched, reports Bank Info Security.
A patching effort has been underway for six months to upgrade Thales wireless communication modules that are embedded in millions of IoT devices, including smart meters and insulin pumps. Left unpatched, a vulnerability in the modules could allow attackers to control devices, IBM warns.
A patching effort has been underway for six months to upgrade Thales wireless communication modules that are embedded in millions of IoT devices, including smart meters and insulin pumps. Left unpatched, a vulnerability in the modules could allow attackers to control devices, IBM warns.
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Since tens of millions of electric, gas and water “smart” meters have been installed by utility companies worldwide, they are probably already installed on your home or they will be soon. These meters are plagued with problems – however – unlike original analog meters they allow utilities to collect customer usage data 24/7. This data is analyzed to market more products to customers and/or sell to 3rd parties.
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Experts have always warned that wireless and “smart” devices are vulnerable to surveillance and data collection by the manufacturers themselves (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) as well as hackers who may also wreak additional havoc via theft and/or setting devices on fire.
Wired connections have always been more secure. They also significantly reduce harmful Electromagnetic Radiation emissions which an increasing number of medical experts – including the World Health Organization – continue to warn is very bad for our health in all kinds of undesirable ways in addition to increased cancer risk.
Activist Post reports regularly about unsafe technology. For more information visit our archives.
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