Smart cities around the world are at risk from cyber threats due to the multifaceted nature of their systems. The adoption of technologies such as AI, IoT and automated systems can create opportunities for hackers. Measures needed to secure smart cities include securing individual IoT devices with multi-factor authentication, public awareness and education campaigns, and deploying AI-powered threat detection systems. It is also important to secure existing cybersecurity infrastructures when incorporating new technology.
The North Korean ‘Lazarus’ hacking group used fake job opportunities to infiltrate a Spanish aerospace company’s network utilizing a previously unknown backdoor, labelled ‘LightlessCan’ by