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. 26, Versa urged customers to deploy a patch for the vulnerability ( CVE-2024-39717 ), which the company said is fixed in Versa Director 22.1.4 ISP on June 12, 2024.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In 2016, I wrote about an Internet that affected the world in a direct, physical manner. This was the Internet of Things (IoT). The classical definition of a robot is something that senses, thinks, and acts—that’s today’s Internet. It was connected to your smartphone.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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. A we turn the corner into 2024, Digital Trust is in sight.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The statistics in this report cover the period from November 2023 through October 2024. Fill the form below to download the “Kaspersky Security Bulletin 2024. Millions of Kaspersky users around the globe assist us in collecting information about malicious activity. Stopped miners from infecting 999,794 unique users.

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Mobile Malware Banking Ransomware 88

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The FBI warned of a fresh wave of HiatusRAT malware attacks targeting internet-facing Chinese-branded web cameras and DVRs. In March 2024, threat actors behind this campaign started targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices in the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. ” reads the PIN report.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 29, 2021

The IoT is maturing rapidly, and surveys show that global IoT spending will achieve a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3% over the 2020-2024 forecast period. The huge potential of IoT. The huge potential of IoT. The post Understanding Global IoT Security Regulations appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2025

The Planet WGS-804HPT industrial switch is used in building and home automation networks to provide connectivity of Internet of things (IoT) devices, IP surveillance cameras, and wireless LAN network applications. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs hacking,IOT)

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As part of Kaspersky Security Bulletin 2024, our “Story of the Year” centers on these pressing issues. We’ll begin by revisiting notable supply chain incidents from 2024, and then explore potential scenarios of more damaging cases and the ways we prepare for them. Let’s dive in! Why does it matter?

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Internet Internet Risk Social Engineering 108

Penetration Testing

JUNE 26, 2024

A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-38373) has been discovered in FreeRTOS-Plus-TCP, a popular TCP/IP stack widely used in Internet of Things (IoT) devices and embedded systems. This high-severity flaw, assigned a CVSS score of 9.6,

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The Internet of Things is the now-accepted term to describe countless home products that connect to the internet so that they can be controlled and monitored from a mobile app or from a web browser on your computer. The benefits are obvious for shoppers. In the Swiss newspapers account, those devices were 3 million toothbrushes.

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The Hacker News

JANUARY 21, 2025

The UDP protocol-based attack took place on October 29, 2024, targeting one of its customers, an unnamed internet service provider (ISP) from Eastern Asia. Web infrastructure and security company Cloudflare on Tuesday said it detected and blocked a 5.6 The activity originated

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Security Affairs

JULY 11, 2024

Multiple threat actors exploit a recently disclosed security PHP flaw CVE-2024-4577 to deliver multiple malware families. The flaw CVE-2024-4577 (CVSS score: 9.8) Greynoise researchers also reported malicious attempts of exploitation of the CVE-2024-4577. “As ” reported Akamai. . ” reported Akamai.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The flaw has exposed the widely distributed smart vacuums to manipulation by bad actors, raising concerns about the cybersecurity of internet-connected home devices. The breaches underscore the growing threat of vulnerabilities in IoT (Internet of Things) devices. The video is unnerving.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 24, 2024

A serious security vulnerability in StreamPipes, a widely-used Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) data processing platform, has left potentially thousands of users at risk of account hijacking.

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IoT Accountability Internet Internet 73

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Related: How decentralized IoT boosts decarbonization Yet, more so than ever, infusing trustworthiness into modern-day digital services has become mission critical for most businesses. If you factor in where we are in the world today with things like IoT, quantum computing and generative AI, we could be heading for a huge trust crisis.”

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Persistent exploitation of legacy systems One of the most alarming aspects of Ghost ransomware is its focus on legacy IoT and OT environments. Stolen credentials remain the top breach factor, responsible for 24% of incidents in 2024. Report ransomware incidents to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) , CISA, or MS-ISAC.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In November 2024, the Akamai Security Intelligence Research Team (SIRT) observed increased activity targeting the URI /cgi-bin/cgi_main.cgi , linked to a Mirai-based malware campaign exploiting an unassigned RCE vulnerability in DVR devices, including DigiEver DS-2105 Pro. TheMiraivariant incorporates ChaCha20 and XOR decryption algorithms.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Quarterly figures In Q2 2024: Kaspersky solutions blocked over 664 million attacks from various internet sources. The Bureau encourages victims to contact the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov. In Q2 2024, the Play group was the most active, publishing data on 12% of all new ransomware victims.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

According to Transforma Insights, the wide form of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in use globally is expected to nearly double from 15.1 The post IoT Testing: Best Practices And Challenges in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. billion to 29 billion in 2030.

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IoT Internet Internet 69

Penetration Testing

AUGUST 25, 2024

Security researcher Jacob Masse has exposed a critical vulnerability within the Mirai botnet, the infamous malware that has plagued the Internet of Things (IoT) and server landscapes since 2016.

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Hacking IoT Internet Internet 93

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.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 26, 2024

As we move from 2024 to 2025, the importance of CAASM tools has never been greater, and understanding the top options available is crucial for any business aiming to bolster its cybersecurity posture. Lets explore some of the top CAASM vendors and tools for 2024.

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SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

IT threat evolution Q1 2024 IT threat evolution Q1 2024. Mobile statistics IT threat evolution Q1 2024. Quarterly figures In Q1 2024: Kaspersky solutions blocked more than 658 million attacks from various online resources. 2 Venezuela 1.91 3 Kazakhstan 1.88 4 Kyrgyzstan 1.80 5 Belarus 1.69 6 Uzbekistan 1.55

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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

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. Privacy Compliance: By 2024, 40% of privacy tools will rely on AI, highlighting its expanding role in ensuring data privacy and meeting regulations. RaaS usage is expected to increase by 25% in 2024.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The European Union is poised to place more demands on manufacturers to design greater security into their wireless and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. has made some strides on IoT security at the federal level; it remains to be seen if the EU initiative will spur the U.S. IoT market growth. IoT Security Neglected.

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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. Looking ahead The future of SCADA and IoT security requires the use of advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning. Register here to attend for free and earn 6 CPE credits.

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IoT Education Technology Passwords 108

Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2024

Still, the complex web of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Internet of Everything (IoE) pose a constant security concern, even with the use of complex passwords. One approach […] The post Cyber-Physical Systems Security Analysis Challenges and Solutions 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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IoT Internet Internet Passwords 75

Penetration Testing

JULY 30, 2024

SonicWall has published its mid-year Cyber Threat Report for 2024. In the first half of the year, there was a significant increase in supply chain attacks, a rise in malware targeting Internet of Things... The post Malware Exploiting IoT Devices on the Rise, SonicWall Warns appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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IoT Malware Cyber threats Threat Reports 67

Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2025

Cloudflare announced that during the week of Halloween 2024, it autonomously detected and blocked a 5.6 The previous largest DDoS attack blocked by Cloudflare occurred in October 2024 and peaked at 3.8 Tbps UDP DDoS attack against a Cloudflare Magic Transit customer, an Internet service provider (ISP) from Eastern Asia.

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DDOS Malware Internet Internet 68

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

how are they connected to the Internet (hint: they aren't, they are… [link] — Robᵉʳᵗ Graham ? ErrataRob) February 7, 2024 Several experts explained that electric toothbrushes have no direct connections to the internet, they relies on Bluetooth to connect to mobile apps. what was the brand of toothbrushes?

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2024

A new variant of TheMoon malware infected thousands of outdated small office and home office (SOHO) routers and IoT devices worldwide. The Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen Technologies uncovered an updated version of “ TheMoon ” bot targeting end-of-life (EoL) small home/small office (SOHO) routers and IoT devices.

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IoT Cybercrime Internet Internet 138

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. Company instructions to keep hands off internal network traffic leads to internet service provider (ISP) suppression of only 1% of the 100,000 monthly outgoing DDoS attacks. globally, +19.8%

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Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2023

Chaput said the spammers used more than 1,500 Internet addresses across 400 providers to register new accounts, which then followed popular accounts on Mastodon and sent private mentions to the followers of those accounts. that were created from different Internet addresses in Vienna, Austria.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2024

The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) orders smart device manufacturers to ban default passwords starting from April 29, 2024. The law, known as the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure act (or PSTI act), will be effective on April 29, 2024. ” reads the announcement published by NCSC. ” The U.K.

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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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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The vulnerabilities CVE-2024-44341 and CVE-2024-44342 (CVSS score of 9.8) “D-Link DIR-846W A1 FW100A43 was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability (CVE-2024-44341) via the lan(0)_dhcps_staticlist parameter. . are two OS command injection issues. 0)_ssid parameter.”

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