Ransomware is a type of malware that has become a significant threat to many industries. Why would the embedded electronics industry be in a better situation than others? 

Should you want to protect your valuables at home against theft, you would most likely consider a home security alarm system. The good thing is that whenever a thieve is entering your house while you are away, then you and your neighbors will be informed immediately! Likely not enough to feel totally safe….

Embedded systems of all kinds are subject to security issues due to a combination of factors, as demonstrated during “Embedded World” last week. While the industry has been working on solutions for a few years, the pieces of the security puzzle are now getting together with secure libraries.