Tag: encryption
Johnson Controls hit by ransomware attack
September 28, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
CORK, Ireland – A data breach has resulted in a large-scale ransomware attack perpetrated against Johnson Controls International.
The news comes courtesy of a regulatory filing made on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in which Johnson Controls details a cybersecurity incident that affected portions of its internal information technology infrastructure and applications, according to the filling. While the company notes it has implemented workarounds for affected systems and said that...
Network-centric U.S. military systems and the rise of CMMC
August 28, 2020Antoinette King
The digital revolution has enhanced military capabilities in so many positive ways. In the U.S., this is referred to as a Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) (Stiennon, 2015). Reconnaissance through unmanned aerial and marine vessels; the use of GPS to refine target coordinates; and digital communications are just some examples of systems that have been enhanced to provide the military with enhanced capabilities resulting in a reduction of casualties and improved efficiency. However, with this...
Why's everyone
June 19, 2019Ginger Hill
According to urbandictionary.com, the somewhat “official” definition of “trippin'” means “when someone is overreacting or getting all 'bent out of shape' over something small.” And while most of the more popular IoT devices present themselves as a small physical footprint —for example, Google Home is only 3.79 inches in diameter, 5.62 inches in height and only 1.05 lbs. while on the other side of the ring, fighting for market share is the Amazon...