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Trend Micro Incorporated detected a new Internet of Things (IoT) botnet malware called Persirai. It was recently discovered targeting over 120,000 Internet Protocol (IP) cameras that are vulnerable to Persirai via Shodan. Many of these vulnerable users are unaware that their IP Cameras are exposed to the internet which makes it significantly easier for the perpetrators behind the malware to gain access to the IP Camera web interface via TCP Port 81. Trend Micro also provides solutions to protect against this threat.
IP Cameras typically use Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), which are network protocols that allow devices to open a port on the router and act like a server, making them highly visible targets for IoT malware. After logging into the vulnerable interface, the attacker can perform a command injection to force the IP Camera to connect to a download site via commands. After receiving commands from the server, the IP Camera will then start automatically attacking other IP Camera…

Ericsson released Ericsson Mobility Report 2017, India Annexure, which shows key trends and forecasts on mobile traffic, subscriptions, consumer behavior and technology uptake in  India. As per the report, the data traffic per Smartphone user in India will grow to 11 GB per month by 2022 while the total mobile data traffic in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 40 percent, reaching almost 8 Exabytes of data per month compared to around 1 EB of data consumption by the end of 2016. This massive growth in data traffic is fueled by fast-paced smartphone adoption, changing user behavior and disruptive pricing strategies of operators. Increased distribution and consumption of video and multimedia services as well as the growth in mobile banking transactions and digital payments are also fueling the data traffic in the country. By the Year 2022 , 97 per cent  of mobile data traffic will be smartphone traffic .
Increasingly, data is generating far more traffic than voice calls. The…

NI announced a new Internet of Things (IoT) teaching approach with a suite of advanced tools. Professors and students can take advantage of these teaching tools, which consist of the myRIO Student Embedded Device, LabVIEW toolkits, PTC’s ThingWorxs software and projects created by Tufts University, to build real-world IoT applications in the classroom.
The integration of myRIO and the PTC ThingWorxs online tools fosters innovative learning experiences that rapidly connect real-world measurements to cloud-hosted analysis and visualization through LabVIEW system design software. An online community built specifically for educators to collaborate on cutting-edge lab experiences hosts these learning resources. 
“The goal of this teaching solution is to use technology and methodologies that engage students and augment traditional courses like electronics and mechatronics,” said Andy Bell, director of academic programs at NI. “The result is the acceleration of engineering research and stud…

By: Morten Illum, VP of EMEA, Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term that’s been bandied about for a long time and we’re finally at a stage where it’s coming more into the forefront, in terms of the technology and consumer adoption.
IoT is starting to make a difference to many areas of our lives. Connected smart meters wirelessly track our domestic energy usage, while smart watches and smart cars are playing a small but influential role in the wider IoT movement. And this is even before we get started on connected home technologies, ranging from security sensors to connected light bulbs and even smart toasters.
However, one question is still in the back of my mind: “When will the Internet of Things really hit the big time?”
If we accept that IoT’s moment is indeed yet to come, then I’m glad to say we can put a date on it at last. In our new international study, ‘The Internet of Things, Today and Tomorrow’ we asked 3,100 execs from 20 countri…

A fully-certified Wi-Fi Software Development Kit (SDK) with Apple HomeKit support is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. This SDK enables MFi licensees to create fast, low-power designs on the industry’s first hardware cryptography enabled Wi-Fi-based development kit for HomeKit. 
Microchip’s Wi-Fi SDK combines hardware crypto graphy suites within the CEC1702, a full-featured ARM® Cortex®-M4-based microcontroller (MCU), with the industry-proven WINC1510, a low-power 802.11 b/g/n certified Wi-Fi module. The hardware-based security engines within this Wi-Fi HomeKit solution greatly reduce system calculation times, resulting in a fast and friendly end-user experience. With the dramatic reduction in execution time for HomeKit commands such as pairing - with pair setup in 0.95 seconds and pair verify in less than one tenth of a second - system reaction is accelerated for seamless consumer experiences such as instantly unlocking a front door. This reduced time of system activity e…

With the technology sector on the brink of a revolutionary change with widespread adoption of Internet of Things (IoT), Unisys in association with NASSCOM, organized a Tech Series think tank. The event, held on November 17, 2016, featured keynote addresses by prominent technologists and a deep-dive panel discussion by industry experts on the theme of ‘Secure IoT for a Secure Future.’

Volvo Cars is looking ahead to when its drivers can sit back and enjoy free time in their car on the daily commute. At the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Volvo revealed that it is developing intelligent, high bandwidth, streaming capabilities with its technology partner, Ericsson, that will ensure drivers and passengers get the most out of their time travelling in an autonomous Volvo.

DHL and Cisco have jointly released a new Trend Report focused on the Internet of Things (IoT) at the DHL Global Technology Conference in Dubai. DHL and Cisco Consulting Services are also collaborating on a joint IoT innovation project that will improve decision-making in warehouse operations with near real-time data based on Wi-Fi connected devices.

Intel Software recently concluded its two-day Internet of Things (IoT) roadshow (11th and 12th April 2015) in Bengaluru. 153 makers and pro-makers came together at this 24 hour hackathon to build IoT enabled solutions. It claims that 45 IOT solutions were created using the Intel® IoT Developer kits which includes an Intel Edison board which is an Arduino-compatible development board featuring Intel® architecture.

Gemalto is enabling two Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that won the prestigious 2015 Connected World Awards. Gemalto contributed its ruggedized M2M connectivity and security technology for these award-winning solutions designed by Airo Wireless, and by SOLARKIOSK. The awards highlight Gemalto's industry leading Cinterion® technology, which delivers high-speed, low latency wireless connectivity and security for Airo's first-to-market 4G intrinsically safe industrial PDA as well as SOLARKIOSK's E-HUBB, a solar powered autonomous energy system and business hub that enables sustainable local entrepreneurship and economic development in communities throughout several emerging economies in Africa and Asia.

STMicroelectronics has introduced new microcontroller chips designed to bring the same high-performance graphics enabling intuitive smartphone-like user interfaces in the world of wearable devices, smart appliances, and other IoT (Internet of Things) applications. The new STM32F469/479microcontrollerline delivers this new level of performance through the combination of ST’s Chrom-ART Accelerator and the MIPI-DSI technology that is widely deployed in today’s leading smartphones and tablets, without higher cost or shorter battery-lifetime penalties.

The Indian government is really serious about the use of IoT in various government services. In addition, the government is willing to see how the Internet of Things can transform the entire ecosystem allowing all stakeholders to discover and invent new revenue models. This is the reason that Indian government is formulating the National Policy on Internet of Things. This was recently announced by one of the persons in the government at a conference. 

The retail business is on the onset of a new era. While customers are already experiencing the change through Flipkarts and Snapdeals in India, traditional retailers have also realized the worth of technologies such as mobile, IoT and big data for business transformation. They are seriously looking at IoT and big data solutions in an attempt to transform the customer experience. This is already happening in the US and Europe to an extent. Now Indian retailers are also gearing up for the change. In fact Indian retailers are setting new trends.

Xchanging announced that it has appointed Richard Cornish as Head of Internet of Things (IoT) to steer the company’s services in the IoT space and drive strategic growth for Xchanging Technology Services.
Richard’s 25 years’ experience in connected technology started with the British Army, using remote sensors for surveillance, asset management and data gathering. After 10 years of service, he left to join Orange, running its Location Based Services proposition, which initially focused on delivering telematics services to the automotive sector.