SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

In a digital landscape increasingly dependent on interconnected devices, the rise in malicious Internet of Things (IoT) botnet activity is becoming a significant cause for concern. This tactic is commonly associated with a variety of IoT botnets, exploiting the lax security measures present in billions of IoT devices worldwide.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2021

A malicious advertising campaign originating out of Eastern Europe and operating since at least mid-June is targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to home networks, according to executives with GeoEdge, which offers ad security and quality solutions to online and mobile advertisers. Malvertising is Evolving.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 27, 2024

Malicious hackers are exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Versa Director , a software product used by many Internet and IT service providers. Researchers believe the activity is linked to Volt Typhoon , a Chinese cyber espionage group focused on infiltrating critical U.S. In a security advisory published Aug. victims and one non-U.S.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

What cyberthreats for business will be the greatest in 2023? The ongoing geopolitical storm brings not only classical cyberthreats for business, but also unpredictable risks and ‘black swans’ The main problem for 2023 will be supply-chain stability and cybersecurity. Threat modeling approaches will be changed in 2023.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Researchers warn of a new IoT botnet called Raptor Train that already compromised over 200,000 devices worldwide. Cybersecurity researchers from Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs discovered a new botnet, named Raptor Train, composed of small office/home office (SOHO) and IoT devices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 21, 2022

While many of the same trends and threats remain, 2023 is likely to keep us on our toes as these threats mature and the landscape continues to shift. Many security professionals have emphasized the importance of asset management for IoT and other internet-connected devices. The key is to adapt.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Introduction The convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and endpoint security has become a pivotal focal point for small businesses. The integration of IoT has revolutionized operational processes. The post Unlocking IoT Endpoint Security in 2023: What You Need to Know appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2023

Researchers spotted an updated version of the KmsdBot botnet that is now targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The Akamai Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) discovered a new version of the KmsdBot botnet that employed an updated Kmsdx binary targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

As we look forward to 2023 a number of emerging trends are top security areas that executives should focus. This area will continue to be an ongoing challenge for organizations in 2023. From internet providers to manufacturers, this continues to be an issue. IoT and DoS. User Awareness. Ransomware.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

We think the geopolitical and economic events of 2022, as well as new technological trends, will be the major factors influencing the privacy landscape in 2023. Here we take a look at the most important developments that, in our opinion, will affect online privacy in 2023. Some, however, raise concerns over metaverse privacy.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2024

. “Using a Mirai malware variant that incorporates ChaCha20 and XOR decryption algorithms, it has been seen compromising vulnerable Internet of Things (IoT) devices in the wild, such as the DigiEver DVR, and TP-Link devices through CVE-2023-1389.”

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 10, 2023

Just decades ago, the internet was something that could only be accessed from large, immobile personal computers. Auerbach In the US, respondents reported the highest levels of digital fraud from all sources, including banking and payments, Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Cities. Today it is everywhere.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Related: Setting IoT security standards At Black Hat 2023 , I had the chance to visit with Olivier Gaudin , founder and co-CEO, and Johannes Dahse , head of R&D, at SonarSource , a Geneva, Switzerland-based supplier of systems to achieve Clean Code. Clean Code’ is a simple concept rooted in common sense.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 18, 2023

Kilmer said Faceless has emerged as one of the underground’s most reliable malware-based proxy services, mainly because its proxy network has traditionally included a great many compromised “Internet of Things” devices — such as media sharing servers — that are seldom included on malware or spam block lists.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

internet service providers (ISPs) as part of a cyber espionage campaign code-named Salt Typhoon. internet service providers in recent months as part of a cyber espionage campaign code-named Salt Typhoon. internet-service providers in recent months in pursuit of sensitive information, according to people familiar with the matter.”

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Cybersecurity researchers discovered a new variant of the P2PInfect botnet that targets routers and IoT devices. Researchers at Cado Security Labs discovered a new variant of the P2Pinfect botnet that targets routers, IoT devices, and other embedded devices. ” reads the report published by Cado Security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

Here are the five challenges that will alter the industry in 2023: Zero trust will replace perimeter security. Organizational data is flowing outside of traditional closed networks and into the cloud, while the 5G-powered Internet of Things (IoT) is vastly multiplying endpoints at risk from attack. 5G security hots up.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

My Predictions for Cybersecurity in 2023 were… Technology enables opportunities as fast as it introduces threats. Here are my predictions for 2023. Types of attacks.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

What are some personal cybersecurity concerns for 2023? The Internet of Things. IBM describes the internet of things (IoT) as the “the concept of connecting any device … to the Internet and to other connected devices.” The expanse of the IoT has permeated every aspect of society. Impersonation Scams.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2023

Increased vulnerability is causing headaches and expenses due to numerous societal shifts – whether it’s the proliferation of the internet of things (IoT) in every aspect of business and society, or the widespread adoption of home and remote working that began during the Covid-19 pandemic and has persisted in many organizations.In

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SecureList

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The statistics in this report cover the period from November 2022 through October 2023. Fill the form below to download the Kaspersky Security Bulletin 2023. Millions of Kaspersky users around the globe assist us in collecting information about malicious activity. Found 106,357,530 unique malicious URLs.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 1, 2022

I had the chance to discuss the wider significance of Matter with Mike Nelson, DigiCert’s vice president of IoT security. The security specification raises the bar for IoT security and privacy through the following approaches: •Establishing a strong device identity so only trusted devices can join a smart home.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 24, 2023

Many of the infected systems were Internet of Things (IoT) devices , including industrial control systems, time clocks, routers, audio/video streaming devices, and smart garage door openers. He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, and is currently scheduled to be sentenced on April 27, 2023. Image: archive.org.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2023

As more everyday items become connected through the Internet of Things, the cyber risk landscape changes. An ongoing rise in IoT attacks sees many companies and consumers facing threats from spying to having data stolen. An ongoing rise in IoT attacks sees many companies and consumers facing threats from spying to having data stolen.

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Trend Micro

MAY 16, 2023

An overview of the Lemon Group’s use of preinfected mobile devices, and how this scheme is potentially being developed and expanded to other internet of things (IoT) devices. This research was presented in full at the Black Hat Asia 2023 Conference in Singapore in May 2023.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2023

Since March 2023, Unit 42 researchers have observed a variant of the Mirai botnet spreading by targeting tens of flaws in D-Link, Zyxel, and Netgear devices. Since March 2023, researchers at Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 have observed a new variant of the Mirai botnet targeting multiple vulnerabilities in popular IoT devices.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 3, 2024

The hidden weakness: human error Despite leaps in cybersecurity technology, human error remains an Achilles heel in SCADA and IoT security. Then there's Nvidia's 2023 cyberattack, where phishing schemes tricked personnel into surrendering their credentials and exposing sensitive records. The attacker's gateway? Human blunders.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In 2020 — 2023, one of them was an active cyberextortionist who attacked organizations in several countries, causing a total of at least $1.9 IoT threat statistics The distribution of devices that targeted Kaspersky honeypots across protocols went through only minor shifts in Q3 2024. million in damage. 2 Peru 11.86 3 Morocco 11.56

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

The rapid proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) represents vast opportunities for the public sector. However, as IoT innovation and adoption grows, so do the associated security risks. Today’s Internet of Things might as well be called the Internet of Threats. and East Asia.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

was used by tens of millions of websites approximately 4% of all sites on the internet which highlights the severity of the incident, whose full impact is yet to be determined. In 2023, cyberattacks using trusted relationships had already become one of the top three most common vectors , with this trend gaining new momentum in 2024.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Here's a compilation of a dozen solid trend pieces looking back at the year that was 2022 and the year ahead in 2023. Top 10 Challenges Facing CISOs in 2023 – "While 2022 was certainly no walk in the park, strong cybersecurity investments and institutional support suggest a light at the end of the tunnel.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 30, 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been a hot topic for years. More recently, IoT security has moved front and center, and that’s not something that will change any time soon. The post Top IoT Predictions for 2023: Doubling Down on IoT Device Security, Introducing New Standards, and More appeared first on Keyfactor.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Sometime in 2023, she offered Hezbollah a deal on one of the products her firm sold: the rugged and reliable AR924. Also read Bunnie Huang’s essay on what it means to live in a world where people can turn IoT devices into bombs. “You had to push two buttons to read the message,” an official said.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Notable progress was made in 2023 in the quest to elevate Digital Trust. Related: Why IoT standards matter Digital Trust refers to the level of confidence both businesses and consumers hold in digital products and services – not just that they are suitably reliable, but also that they are as private and secure as they need to be.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

30, 2023 NGINX Ingress Controller for Kubernetes Flaws Can Lead to Credential Theft Type of Attack: Path sanitization bypass and injection vulnerabilities discovered in the NGINX Ingress controller can allow for credential theft, arbitrary command execution, and critical data access. CVE-2023-5044 (Code Injection): This CVSS score 7.6

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 27, 2023

June 27, 2023 – The industry is vying for ever-increasing gigabyte capacities. For the most efficient operation of these green IoT applications, Swissbit now offers targeted small-capacity storage media. Swissbit combines its unique competences in storage and embedded IoT technology with its advanced packaging knowhow.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Within the last couple of months, smart device vulnerabilities have been piling up, prompting businesses to protect their Internet of Things (IoT) environments. While Teslas aren’t the typical business IoT device, their connection to the internet makes them a cyber threat as much as your business’s other IoT technology.

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