Rechercher
Contactez-nous Suivez-nous sur Twitter En francais English Language
 

Freely subscribe to our NEWSLETTER

Newsletter FR

Newsletter EN

Vulnérabilités

Unsubscribe

Intel® and Intel Security announce partnership with Humax

February 2017 by Emmanuelle Lamandé

Intel® and Intel Security announce partnership with Humax and reveal
vulnerabilities of dead apps.

Intel Security’s latest findings show consumers
are being tempted by the efficiency and entertainment of such connected devices,
revealing the average person now spends 38% of their time at home online.

Despite leading increasingly connected lifestyles, 41% of respondents said they
have no idea how to check if their connected devices have ever been compromised,
and a further 32% said they were unsure how to check if devices had been
breached. People not only need to understand the security risks associated with
laptops and tablets, but also with connected devices such as smart TVs, speakers
and connected cars, and manufacturers must take responsibility for ensuring
security is built in to the foundations of new products.

As more connected devices are brought into the home, a new partnership between
Humax, Intel® and Intel Security will ensure robust connectivity and security is
embedded into Humax’s Quantum T9 router. McAfee Secure Home
Platform will provide a built-in layer of security that automatically protects internet - connected devices on a user’s home network from a variety of threats. This
offers people a flexible way to manage and secure their connected devices in the
home, apply parental controls, and receive alerts about potential threats in
real-time.

"Our recent research showed that more than three quarters of parents (80%) are
concerned about their children interacting with a social predator or
cybercriminal online," comments Raj Samani, EMEA CTO of Intel Security. "Yet 34%
of parents do not keep track of their children’s internet usage, and 35% say
that they would monitor their children’s online activity if there was an easier
way of doing it."

"Partnering with Humax will further help us to empower parents to actively
manage how their families interact with connected devices in the home and
protect them from potential risks. As we move towards the 5G smart and connected home of the future, internet usage within the home and the levels of data
created will only increase, as will our reliance on apps to control our home
environment. With this, we must ensure the appropriate security is installed in
every touchpoint, from the network to the router to the devices themselves, as
well as the apps and software controlling them," continues Raj Samani.

Dead apps can be deadly

It’s not just apps live in app stores that represent a risk. Telemetry data
collected by McAfee Labs shows that more than 500,000 devices still have dead
apps installed and are actively used. With more than 2 million apps in each of
the major app stores, malicious apps find ways through the store curators
initial quality-control process.

In the past year, more than 4,000 apps were removed from Google Play, without
notification to users. These users and the organisations they work for are still
exposed to any vulnerabilities, privacy risks, or malware contained in these
dead apps.

One recent example is a password stealer, distributed on Google Play as a
variety of utilities and tools to acquire Instagram followers or analyse usage.
The malware leads the user to a phishing website with a simple design that makes
it difficult to distinguish between the legitimate and the fake, easily
capturing users’ credentials.

"To avoid losing personal data to dead apps, consumers need to pay close
attention to the apps they’ve downloaded and research the developer and reviews
about any app before installing it," comments Raj Samani. "They should also look
for a security tool that can identify apps which are no longer on the store and,
even better, can provide some information on why they were removed."

Intel Security’s top tips for protecting your personal data:
 Lock down your devices. Our devices are like an extension of our bodies.
It’s imperative that they are locked down with a strong PIN code, as well as
complex and unique passwords to prevent unauthorized access. Use a multi-factor
authentication (MFA) solution, like True Key by Intel Security that will combine your strong passwords with
an extra layer of security - like your fingerprint or facial recognition.
 Keep your devices updated. Be sure to update your devices when new versions
of the operating system or applications become available. Updates often include
critical security fixes designed to patch and protect from attacks.
 Take control of your home network. Setting up a guest Wi-Fi network allows
visitors to access the internet but keeps your home network private and isolated
from their devices. You can also separate your IoT devices (smart home devices,
wearables, etc.) from traditional connected devices (laptops, smartphones,
tablets, etc.) where more secure information is stored, so if an IoT devices is
compromised, the breach will be limited to devices connected to the guest
network.


See previous articles

    

See next articles


Your podcast Here

New, you can have your Podcast here. Contact us for more information ask:
Marc Brami
Phone: +33 1 40 92 05 55
Mail: ipsimp@free.fr

All new podcasts