SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Experts warn that organizations must act decisively to protect against this growing threat by implementing Zero Trust architectures, patching vulnerabilities, and strengthening identity security. Persistent exploitation of legacy systems One of the most alarming aspects of Ghost ransomware is its focus on legacy IoT and OT environments.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Avast spotted a new IoT botnet, tracked as Torii, that appears much more sophisticated and stealth of the numerous Mirai variants previously analyzed. Security researchers spotted a new IoT botnet, tracked as Torii, that appears much more sophisticated and stealth of the numerous Mirai variants previously analyzed.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The worldwide number of IoT-connected devices is projected to increase to 43 billion by 2023 , an almost threefold increase from 2018 , demonstrating the pace at which the world is becoming more connected. This blog was written in collaboration with Jean-Paul Truong.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

According to statistica the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected will rise to 23 billion this year. From industrial machinery and intelligent transportation to health monitoring and emergency notification systems, a broad range of IoT devices are already being deployed by enterprises.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2018

According to the threat intelligence firm Volexity, the CVE-2018-11776 vulnerability is already being abused in malicious attacks in the wild. Just yesterday I wrote about the availability online of the exploit code for the recently discovered Critical remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2018-11776 in Apache Struts 2.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) researchers discovered a new variant of the Zerobot botnet (aka ZeroStresser) that was improved with the capabilities to target more Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Adopt a comprehensive IoT security solution. The IT giant is tracking this cluster of threat activity as DEV-1061.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2019

Palo Alto Networks researchers discovered a new variant of the Mirai malware that is targeting more processor architectures than previous ones. Mirai botnet continues to be one of the most dangerous malware in the threat landscape, experts at Palo Alto Networks discovered a new variant that targets more processor architectures than before.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2022

The botnet targets multiple architectures, including arm, bsd, x64, and x86. The Enemybot botnet employs several methods to spread and targets other IoT devices. Then the script downloads the actual Enemybot binary which is compiled for the target device’s architecture. Upon installing the threat, the bot drops a file in /tmp/.pwned

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Muhstik botnet leverages known web application exploits to compromise IoT devices, now it targeting Oracle WebLogic, Drupal. Muhstik is a botnet that is known to use web application exploits to compromise IoT devices, it has been around for at least 2018. Below some download URL examples: hxxp://159.89.156.190/.y/pty2

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2019

PaloAlto Networks researchers discovered a new variant of the infamous Mirai botnet is targeting IoT devices belonging to businesses. Researchers at PaloAlto Networks spotted a new variant of the infamous Mirai botnet is targeting IoT devices belonging to businesses. SecurityAffairs – Mirai, IoT). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2022

The botnet targets multiple architectures, including arm, bsd, x64, and x86. The Enemybot botnet employs several methods to spread and targets other IoT devices. LFI CVE-2018-16763 Fuel CMS 1.4.1 LFI CVE-2018-16763 Fuel CMS 1.4.1 Upon installing the threat, the bot drops a file in /tmp/.pwned

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2019

Mirai malware first appeared in the wild in 2016 when the expert MalwareMustDie discovered it in massive attacks aimed at Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Satori , Masuta , Wicked Mirai , JenX , Omni, and the OMG are just the last variants appeared online in 2018. ” continues the report. ” concludes the post.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Deployed with more than 30 exploits, it has the potential of targeting millions of routers and IoT devices. However, there is a difference between the Mirai malware and the new malware variants using Go, including differences in the language in which it is written and the malware architectures. CVE-2018-10561, CVE-2018-10562.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2021

Gafgyt (also known as Bashlite) is a prominent malware family for *nix systems, which mainly target vulnerable IoT devices like Huawei routers, Realtek routers and ASUS devices. Gafgyt also uses some of the existing exploits (CVE-2017-17215, CVE-2018-10561) to download the next stage payloads, which we will discuss further on.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2022

Cyclops Blink is believed to be a replacement for the VPNFilter botnet, which was first exposed in 2018 and at the time was composed of more than 500,000 compromised routers and network-attached storage (NAS) devices. ” Cyclops Blink is nation-state botnet with a modular architecture, it is written in the C language. .

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Cisco Security

MARCH 12, 2021

Cyber attacks targeting industrial networks increased by 2000% from 2018 to 2019. The standard defines a secure network architecture, functional requirements, and guidelines to measure your maturity level for each requirement. For more technical reports on IoT/OT Security. Visit IoT Security Research Lab.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2020

” Between 2018 and 2019 the researchers assessed 28 telecom operators in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America and verifies the presence of the vulnerabilities in the GTP protocol. The second architectural flaw is related subscriber credentials that are checked on S-GW (SGSN) equipment by default. ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Feedify cloud service architecture compromised by MageCart crime gang. Evolution of threat landscape for IoT devices – H1 2018. Adobe issued a critical out-of-band patch to address CVE-2018-12848 Acrobat flaw. Let me inform you that my new book, “Digging in the Deep Web” is online with a special deal.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2018

Mirai malware first appeared in the wild in 2016 when the expert MalwareMustDie discovered it in massive attacks aimed at Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Satori , Masuta , Wicked Mirai , JenX , Omni, and the OMG botnet are just the last variants appeared online in 2018. Securi ty Affairs – Mirai Variant, IoT).

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

It seems everything smart is hackable, with IoT startups sometimes repeating security mistakes first made decades ago. The next day I cut the string, There's a parallel here to IoT light bulbs that change colors. And what then are the tools and knowledge that you need to get started hacking IoT devices. Funny thing.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

It seems everything smart is hackable, with IoT startups sometimes repeating security mistakes first made decades ago. The next day I cut the string, There's a parallel here to IoT light bulbs that change colors. And what then are the tools and knowledge that you need to get started hacking IoT devices. Funny thing.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

As in previous years, digital transformation remained a key theme at the event as well as discussions around artificial intelligence (AI) and IoT technologies impacting the workforce. There are two opinions out there about these new technologies when it comes to workforce implications. It is encouraging to see this type of adoption.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

A key principle of a Zero Trust architecture, as defined in NIST SP 800-207 , is that no network is implicitly trusted. Consumer devices, like smartphones and IoT gadgets. Ensure Zero Trust across your IoT by protecting machine identities in on-premises, cloud, cloud-native, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments. UTM Medium.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

Already a leading SD-WAN pick, the HPE subsidiary boosted its market position with acquisitions of security vendor Cape Networks in 2018 and WAN specialist Silver Peak Systems in 2020. Launched in 2002 and specializing in wireless networking , Aruba Networks’ success led to its acquisition by Hewlett-Packard in 2015.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

Alien Labs expects to see new campaigns based on BotenaGo variants targeting routers and IoT devices globally. The Mirai botnet targets mostly routers and IoT devices, and it supports different architectures including Linux x64, different ARM versions, MIPS, PowerPC, and more. Figure 2 shows the initialization of 33 exploits.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

The company acquired Bradford Networks and its Network Sentry NAC product in 2018. FortiNAC also delivers network segmentation and automated responses specifically for IoT security. Founded in 2000 , Sunnyvale, California headquartered Fortinet’s flagship FortiGate provides enterprise-grade firewall solutions.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2019

The EU slammed the UK airline with a $230 million fine , and then hammered the US hotel chain with a $125 million penalty – the first major fines under the EU’s toughened General Data Protection Regulation , which took effect May 25, 2018. Related: Will GDPR usher in new age of privacy? million, on average.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

IoT Design Frameworks 2.2. Threat modeling can be applied to a wide range of things, including software, applications, systems, networks, distributed systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and business processes. Table of contents 1. Threat Modelling 1.1. Why threat modelling is important 1.2. Ten-Step Design Cycle 2. Signing 3.4.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In 2016, the Mirai IoT botnet shut down part of the internet, yet variations still plague us today. Maybe our current approach to IoT botnets isn’t working? They spoke at BlackHat USA 2021 where they launched a new tool to find IoT based CnC servers. Clearly, there needs to be another approach. Davanian: This is Ali.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2019

In September 2018, researchers observed the Hide and Seek (HNS) IoT botnet targeting Android devices with ADB option enabled. In order to determine what miner to deliver, the bot collects system information, such as manufacturer, hardware details, and processor architecture. The script for a.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2020

The Outlaw Hacking Group was first spotted by TrendMicro in 2018 when the cyber criminal crew targeted automotive and financial industries. The Outlaw Botnet uses brute force and SSH exploit (exploit Shellshock Flaw and Drupalgeddon2 vulnerability ) to achieve remote access to the target systems, including server and IoT devices.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2019

This CISSP certification training course is aligned with (ISC)² CBK 2018 requirements and will train you to become an information assurance professional who defines all aspects of IT security, including architecture, design, management, and controls. He is also a Freelance Writer.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2024

Increased attack surface The 2024 Paris Olympics will involve a massive digital infrastructure, including ticketing systems, live-streaming platforms, and IoT devices used in venues. Diverse technologies: The integration of various technologies, from traditional IT systems to newer IoT devices, increases the complexity of securing the event.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It’s one of the most powerful botnets in history, and it acts similarly (not exactly) as the Mirai botnet , exploiting vulnerabilities in IoT devices and networks. It attacked routers that were compromised in 2018 when MikroTik RouterOS had a vulnerability. Another noticeable event in Q3 was the discovery of the Meris botnet.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Yet, Internet of Things (IoT) devices tend to be designed with the minimum computing resources required to accomplish the designed task of the device (security camera, printer, TV, etc.). While less computationally constrained than IoT, mobile devices constrain computations to avoid consuming power and draining battery life.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Technological developments, like the adoption of cloud computing and the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT), are disrupting traditional business models and bring new challenges to areas such as law, communication and business development practices. how data involving children is handled).

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SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

In fact, the latest Armis report shows 63% of health care delivery organizations have been impacted by a security incident caused by unmanaged devices or IoT in the last two years. A 2018 CHIME-KLAS report found the average number of connected medical devices within the health care environment totaled about 10,000.

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