Tag: machine to machine
Critical infrastructure at risk from modem flaws
“Critical flaws” have been identified in modems deployed in millions of devices worldwide. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has issued a report warning companies of severe security vulnerabilities in Cinterion cellular modems. According to Kaspersky, Cinterion modems are cornerstone components in machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) communications and now offer a back door for all kinds of threat actors. They support various applications, ranging from industrial automation and vehicle telematics to smart metering and healthcare monitoring. Gemalto, the initial developer of the modems, was subsequently acquired by Thales. In 2023, Telit acquired Thales’ cellular IoT products business, including the Cinterion modems.