Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2025

In September 2024, cybersecurity researchers from Lumens Black Lotus Labs discovered a new botnet, named Raptor Train, composed of small office/home office (SOHO) and IoT devices. In September 2024, US authorities disrupted the “Raptor Train” botnet Now the U.S.

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Cybersecurity IoT Hacking Technology 121

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.

Mobile 97

Mobile Malware Banking Ransomware 97

Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Researchers have identified and addressed three critical vulnerabilities in Contiki-NG, a popular open-source operating system for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to crash devices or... The post Contiki-NG IoT OS Patches Critical Vulnerabilities appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

IoT 72

IoT Internet Internet Cybersecurity 72

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.

Encryption 311

Encryption Technology CISO IoT 311

The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2024

Secretary of State Antony Blinken opened RSA Conference 2024 last week issuing a clarion call for the cybersecurity community to defend national security, nurture economic prosperity and reinforce democratic values. Big security services role The second grouping of vendors I met with at RSAC 2024 were more about a security services component.

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Artificial Intelligence Technology Accountability DNS 278

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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IoT Retail Manufacturing Internet 122

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 24, 2024

Data Security Trends: 2024 Report Analysis madhav Mon, 03/25/2024 - 05:08 Amid ongoing economic uncertainty and a progressively complex threat landscape, businesses are trying to navigate increasingly stringent regulatory requirements while bolstering their security posture. Download the full Thales 2024 Thales Data Threat Report now.

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Artificial Intelligence IoT Technology Threat Reports 139

Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2025

The botnet has been active since at least July 2024, the experts discovered that over 1300 IPs werefound active on this campaign. This botnet also uses some existing exploits ( CVE-2024-7029 , CVE-2017-17215 ) to download the next-stage payloads.” Most of the infected systems are in Malaysia, Thailand, Mexico, and Indonesia.

IoT 81

IoT Malware Hacking Cybercrime 81

Security Boulevard

MAY 7, 2024

The 2024 RSA Conference is underway, and Viakoo is out in force. During the conference as we meet with customers, prospects, media, and analysts I will try to cherry pick some of the more interesting questions related to IoT Security. The post RSAC 2024: IoT Security Questions (and Answers) appeared first on Security Boulevard.

IoT 69

IoT Media Risk Government 69

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. could... The post CVE-2024-38373: FreeRTOS-Plus-TCP Flaw Exposes Millions of IoT Devices to Critical Risk appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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IoT Risk Internet Internet 81

Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This was the Internet of Things (IoT). In 2024, we’re going to start connecting those LLMs and other AI systems to both sensors and actuators. And they will increasingly control our environment, through IoT devices and beyond. (And It had actuators: Drones, autonomous cars. This essay previously appeared in Wired.

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Internet Internet IoT Banking 334

Security Affairs

JULY 10, 2024

Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for July 2024 addressed 139 flaws, including two actively exploited zero-days. The two flaws actively exploited in the wild are: CVE-2024-38080 Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Important 7.8 Yes No Info CVE-2024-35264.NET

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IoT Hacking Information Security 129

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Digital transformation: The integration of IoT, SCADA systems, and advanced analytics has increased operational efficiency but also expanded the attack surface. Leverage data analysis: Data analytics and IoT technologies are revolutionizing the oil and gas sector, enabling better monitoring and threat detection.

Energy and Utilities 109

Energy and Utilities IoT Artificial Intelligence Backups 109

Penetration Testing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

This vulnerability, designated CVE-2024-7490, exposes IoT devices using... The post CVE-2024-7490: Urgent Warning for IoT Devices Using Microchip ASF, No Patch Available appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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IoT Software Cybersecurity 75

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Organizations today are urgently in need of addressing their IoT security situation; it’s the fastest growing part of the attack surface overall and the one security area most likely to be made worse by cyber threats driven by AI […] The post Survey on 2024 IoT Security Crisis appeared first on Viakoo, Inc.

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IoT Cyber threats Risk Government 69

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 27, 2024

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. In January 2024, the U.S. In a security advisory published Aug. Versa said the weakness allows attackers to upload a file of their choosing to vulnerable systems.

Internet 331

Internet Internet Technology Engineering 331

Penetration Testing

JUNE 24, 2024

The flaw, designated CVE-2024-29868, stems from the... The post CVE-2024-29868 in Popular IoT Toolbox StreamPipes Opens Door to Account Takeovers appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

IoT 75

IoT Accountability Internet Internet 75

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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Firmware IoT Wireless Surveillance 68

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for September 2024 addressed 79 flaws, including four actively exploited zero-day flaws. ” The four actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities are: CVE-2024-38014 – Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. However, we at the ZDI think that number should be five.”

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Social Engineering IoT Engineering Authentication 128

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.

IoT 69

IoT Internet Internet 69

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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Malware DDOS Internet Internet 138

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The breaches underscore the growing threat of vulnerabilities in IoT (Internet of Things) devices. A January 2024 blog on ToolingIdeas.com provides a comprehensive rundown of the risks of IoT devices, particularly robot vacuums. The video is unnerving.

IoT 117

IoT Hacking Risk Internet 117

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.”

Energy and Utilities 289

Energy and Utilities IoT Manufacturing Healthcare 289

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. However, as IoT innovation and adoption grows, so do the associated security risks.

IoT 75

IoT Malware Education Government 75

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.

Social Engineering 141

Social Engineering Cyber Attacks Cyber Insurance IoT 141

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Quarterly figures In Q2 2024: Kaspersky solutions blocked over 664 million attacks from various internet sources. Ransomware Quarterly trends and highlights Law enforcement successes In April 2024, a criminal who developed a packer that was allegedly used by the Conti and Lockbit groups to evade antivirus detection was arrested in Kyiv.

Mobile 113

Mobile Antivirus Adware Ransomware 113

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This holiday season, lets do better than the silliest, most needless IoT devices, and lets connect to what matters instead. There was a device that seemingly everyone agreed had no reason to connect to the internet, andwould you look at thatit led to major consequences. In reality, the consequences were to the truth.

Internet 72

Internet Internet Mobile DDOS 72

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

Mobile 116

Mobile Ransomware Adware IoT 116

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2024

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 report published by Black Lotus Labs.

Architecture 106

Architecture Internet Internet Malware 106

Security Boulevard

MAY 8, 2024

RSA Conference delivers in terms of interesting dialogues with other cybersecurity professionals, and this year while there is not much on the conference agenda related to IoT security there is a lot of discussion about it. The post RSAC 2024 Day 2: IoT Security Questions (and Answers) appeared first on Security Boulevard.

IoT 59

IoT Cybersecurity Firmware Risk 59

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.

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Ransomware IoT Encryption Social Engineering 113

SecureList

AUGUST 21, 2024

Q2 2024 was eventful in terms of new interesting vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques for applications and operating systems. Attacks through vulnerable drivers have become prevalent as a general means of privilege escalation in the operating system.

Software 119

Software Penetration Testing Risk VPN 119

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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Wireless IoT Manufacturing Mobile 109

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.

Risk 52

Risk Internet Internet Cybersecurity 52

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.

Manufacturing 88

Manufacturing Malware Firmware IoT 88

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

DDOS 133

DDOS IoT Internet Internet 133

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.

Hacking 93

Hacking IoT Internet Internet 93