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Japan Authorizes IoT Hacking
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ChristopherJames
ChristopherJames,
 User Rank: Strategist
2/13/2019 | 2:32:11 AM
Put the people to work!
This is an interesting way to test out the system for vulnerabilities. Seems like very heavy use of manpower but I reckon that if they can provide a little bit of incentive to the public to help them out with this, the Japanese might just be able to achieve a very robust system in the end.
Ritu_G
Ritu_G,
 User Rank: Moderator
2/10/2019 | 11:28:27 PM
Hit them to fix them
Sometimes the easiest way to learn is from a mistake. Hence, you wouldn't know exactly how vulnerable your security truly is until you have been hit. This is a strong invasion method but if it works, it should indeed be approved to further strengthen the entire sector of security for both individuals and corporations alike.
Joe Stanganelli
Joe Stanganelli,
 User Rank: Ninja
1/31/2019 | 6:38:56 PM
Re: Head of IT in Japan Govt
@REISEN: Yes, I remember that -- and commented at the time that, admittedly, it may be the best cybersecurity posture of all.
REISEN1955
REISEN1955,
 User Rank: Ninja
1/29/2019 | 3:09:54 PM
Re: Good
Changing default passwords of almost any device has been an IT phrase for years.  Includes connected printers and anything chatting away with a cable and IP packets.  And default passwords are often hidden and hard to find for some users.  
Dr.T
Dr.T,
 User Rank: Ninja
1/29/2019 | 11:17:50 AM
Re: Head of IT in Japan Govt
“If memory serves, there was an article some time back that the head of IT security in the government had never used a computer before in his life. ” That is not a good indicator not lost of CTO/CIO did not really work in the field either.
Dr.T
Dr.T,
 User Rank: Ninja
1/29/2019 | 11:16:36 AM
Good
“A new campaign will see government employees hacking into personal IoT devices to identify those at highest security risk.” Interesting approach and I like it. Default username passwords should be avoided by the manufacturers obviously.
REISEN1955
REISEN1955,
 User Rank: Ninja
1/29/2019 | 9:23:39 AM
Head of IT in Japan Govt
If memory serves, there was an article some time back that the head of IT security in the government had never used a computer before in his life. 


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