F-Secure Reveals WiFi Router For Internet Of Things

The Finnish anti-virus firm F-Secure today announced a new device unveiled it as a kind of Wi-Fi router 'for the Internet of Things can be seen and monitors all traffic for malware, adware, phishing, tracking and other threats. Sense, such as the device is called, must be connected to an already existing router.Sense then create a secure network where traffic from all devices in the home is long.

This involves the movement of laptops, smartphones, game consoles and IoT devices. The traffic is then monitored for any threats. Thus devices can also be protected where it is not possible to install security software. It may also block undesired Sense tracking. What exactly is understood to mean here is still unclear.

In addition Sense also comes with a Sense app, which devices such as laptops, smartphones and tablets can be installed.The app must ensure that the devices are also protected if they leave the house. It is also possible to manage the safety of all connected devices via the app. Possibly the router will also be enhanced with new features, such as protection for Internet banking and a VPN to surf anonymously.

Sense supports Windows 7 and newer, and newer Android 4.0 and iOS 8.4.1 and newer. In addition to Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a / b / g / n / ac) are also three Gigabit LAN ports offer gigabit and WAN port. The hardware should appear in the spring of next year and the rate for the first 5,000 preorders 99 euros. The normal amount is 199 euros. In addition, after the first year, 8 per month to pay for the subscription.

Smart Kettle iKettle 2.0 Leaking WiFi Key

A smart kettle which it is possible to cook over the local Wi-Fi network water seems to leak the WiFi key. This has security researcher Ken Munro of the British Pen Test Partners discovered. The iKettle 2.0 is developed by Smarter kettle which is operated via the smartphone.

In the first version of the kettle was found that the device is vulnerable to an attack where the malicious attacker a Wi-Fi network setup. The kettle simply showed the SSID to use for authentication. Once the kettle with the malicious Wi-Fi network connection allows an attacker can retrieve via Telnet the WPA key of the original Wi-Fi network in plain text and connect with this.

Munro since the problems with the first iKettle in June demonstrated there is a new version appeared on the market, the iKettle 2.0. This version, despite the new version number with the same problems to worry, says Munro. Ascertaining the WiFi key would be especially easy when the Android app is used for operating the kettle, but the attack is also to perform in users of the iPhone app.

The researcher advises owners of smart kettle to turn it on only when water should be boiled and then off again.Furthermore, any update from the manufacturer must be installed directly. Also advised is not nonsensical 'Internet of Things' devices being connected to the home network, unless the security of the manufacturer has been tested and proven.

Helpful Malware Infected And Secure Routers

Researchers have developed a kind of "helpful" discovered malware that infects Internet routers and IoT devices, and then secure the devices and to remove any existing malware. The malware by security firm Symantec Wifatch called and last year was already discovered by another researcher, who gave the name ifwatch gave.

The malware spreads probably via Telnet and uses weak passwords. Once active, the routers and other devices part of a peer-to-peer network to exchange threat information. Furthermore Wifatch disable the Telnet daemon, so that other attackers can not gain access. The malware also leave a message for the owner behind to change the password, disable Telnet and update the firmware. Wifatch also has a module to remove malware infections on the unit.

Despite the actions that Symantec designates Wifatch executes the program so as malware, partly because it contains a number of general backdoors that the creator can access. The backdoors do require a digital signature, so others can not use.Symantec may be tens of thousands of devices with malware infected, most of them in China and Brazil. Owners of an infected router to remove Wifatch can easily do this by resetting the device.

Windows Version For The Internet Of Things Will Bitlocker

A special version of Windows for the Internet of Things (IoT) is intended will have several security measures that are also present in the normal versions. Windows 10 IoT Core is a Windows version without the familiar "Windows shell experience." Developers can develop an app for the operating system immediately to the interface of the device.

Windows 10 IoT Core works currently only on the Raspberry Pi and the second MinnowBoard Max, two mini-computers.The operating system is still in development and Microsoft will soon roll out a new test version. This version will also add multiple security to the system, namely Secure Boot and Bitlocker. Microsoft's Bitlocker encryption software that allows both the complete system and individual files can be encrypted.

Secure Boot is a security standard developed by the computer industry. Once the computer is booted, the firmware verifies the digital signature of each element of the boot software, including firmware, drivers and operating system. If all the signatures are correct will restart the computer and displays the firmware control to the operating system. The test version of Windows 10 IoT Core is via the Windows Insider Program download.