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Take Measures to Help Avoid a Ransomware Nightmare

Ransomware attacks — in which hackers break into private computer systems to encrypt and often steal files to hold for ransom — today are so prolific they’re considered a major national security issue. In 2020 alone, ransomware cost victims in the U.S. an estimated $1.4 billion. Sadly, there is no…

Building an IoT Device? Address Security from the Start

With the expansive Equifax breach still making news, the focus on cybersecurity is again intense. At ICS, security is always top of mind as we aim to build — and help others build — connected devices that integrate substantial security features. In my last blog I framed the issue and offered a…