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Discussions tagged with Azure IoT Hub on WindowsForum.com cover security vulnerabilities in IoT device provisioning, such as the exposure of Azure IoT Hub connection strings over insecure HTTP channels. This can lead to Man-in-the-Middle attacks and unauthorized control of devices and cloud resources. The tag is relevant for developers, IT professionals, and security researchers working with Microsoft's Azure IoT Hub service, focusing on secure device authentication, credential management, and cloud connectivity. Topics include threat analysis, mitigation strategies, and best practices for protecting IoT deployments against credential interception and unauthorized access.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Azure IoT Central Retirement 2029: Device Migration Requirements and Planning

    Azure IoT Central now has a firm end date. Microsoft says existing IoT Central applications will keep running as they are through September 20, 2029, and will stop being available after that. You also can no longer create new IoT Central applications. That restriction took effect on September...
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    Gardyn IoT Credential Risk: Secrets Exposed Through HTTP Provisioning

    A newly documented vulnerability affecting the Gardyn Home Kit family of smart indoor gardens puts a critical piece of device authentication — the Azure IoT Hub connection string — at risk by delivering it over an insecure HTTP channel, enabling straightforward Man‑in‑the‑Middle (MITM)...