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Applications and innovations in the Internet of Things (IoT)

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is a system of interrelated devices that have unique identifiers and can autonomously transfer data over a network. IHS Technology predicts that there will be over 30 billion IoT devices in use by 2020 and over 75 billion by 2025. Real-world applications of IoT can be found in several sectors: 1.

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Chinese cyber espionage growing across all industry sectors

CIO

Throughout 2024, China-nexus adversaries demonstrated increasingly bold targeting, stealthier tactics, and more specialized operations, CrowdStrike stated in its 2025 Global Threat Report. In addition to telecom operators, the group has also targeted professional services firms.

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Primer: What DDoS attacks could mean for IoT

The Parallax

And although organizations can do certain things to mitigate the impact of an attack, our seemingly ever-increasing usage of Internet-connected devices is likely only inviting more DDoS trouble. DDoS attacks have been around since the Stone Age of the Internet: The first recorded denial-of-service attack dates back to 1974.

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South Korean proptech startup Zigbang acquires Samsung SDS’ smart home IoT business

TechCrunch

Zigbang , a South Korean proptech startup that provides real estate transactions service, announced on Thursday that it will acquire Samsung SDS’ home internet of things (IoT) unit to make a foray into the smart home industry. . The deal size is estimated at $85 million (100 billion KRW), based on media reports. .

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New report examines Africa’s growth in the digital economy and VC investment landscape

TechCrunch

A new report from Endeavor Nigeria reveals that Africa’s digital economy and tech ecosystem is set to experience exponential growth periods. The report is dubbed “The Inflection Point: Africa’s Digital Economy is Poised to Take Off.”. The organization’s report intends to shed more light on Africa’s market dynamics.

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New botnet Torii showcases next stage of IoT abuse, researchers say

The Parallax

Security researchers have caught hackers lashing together Internet-connected devices in a botnet they’re calling Torii, which uses techniques not seen in an IoT botnet before—including intercepting and stealing data, and using the Tor Project network to hide its network traffic. READ MORE ON BOTNETS AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS.

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Memfault raises $24M to help companies manage their growing IoT device fleets

TechCrunch

At the same time internet of things (IoT) devices and embedded software are becoming more complex, manufacturers are looking for ways to effectively manage the increasing volume of edge hardware. According to Statista, the number of consumer edge-enabled IoT devices is forecast to grow to almost 6.5

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