Malwarebytes

AUGUST 24, 2021

Mirai hoovers up vulnerable Internet of Things (IoT) devices and adds them to its network of zombie devices, which can then be used to launch huge Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. The vulnerabilities were found and disclosed by IoT Inspector , a platform for automated security analysis of IoT firmware. Vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2020

Multiple, if not all, Zyxel NAS products running firmware versions up to 5.21 are vulnerable to this pre-authentication command injection vulnerability. ZyXEL NAS devices achieve authentication by using the weblogin.cgi CGI executable. The bot supports various commands, like Mirai, such as launching DDoS attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Hackers can exploit these weaknesses to compromise computer systems, exfiltrate data, and even perform DDoS attacks. CWE-1277 : Firmware Not Updateable – firmware exploitation exposes the victim to a permanent risk without any possibility to patch weaknesses. The most popular firmware is BIOS and UEFI.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Dark web services: DDoS attacks, botnets, and zero-day IoT vulnerabilities Of all IoT-related services offered on the dark web, DDoS attacks are worth examining first. See translation I’m the world’s best-known DDoS attacker for hire (getting ahead of myself here). Our advantages: 1. Tested, tried.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2021

HTTP flooding is a kind of DDoS attack in which the attacker sends a large number of HTTP requests to the targeted server to overwhelm it. UDP flooding is a type of DDoS attack in which an attacker sends several UDP packets to the victim server as a means of exhausting it. HTTP flooding module. Figure 1: HTTP flooder module.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

In some cases, the gang also threatened and conducted distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks during negotiations. In some cases, AvosLocker negotiators also threaten and launche distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks during negotiations, likely when the victims are not cooperating, to convince them to comply with their demands.

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2022

and Blackmatter ransomware U.S. increased rewards for info on North Korea-linked threat actors to $10 million Threat actors leverages DLL-SideLoading to spread Qakbot malware Zero Day attacks target online stores using PrestaShop? and Blackmatter ransomware U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2021

A path traversal vulnerability enables attackers to bypass authentication to the web interface, which could be used to access other devices on a home or corporate network. Common in all the affected devices is firmware from Arcadyan, a communications device maker. A Pattern of Exploits.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2025

The researchers found that the botnet comprises MikroTik routers with various firmware versions, including recent ones. The botnet uses compromised MikroTik devices as SOCKS proxies, masking malicious traffic origins and enabling other actors to exploit them without authentication, amplifying its scale.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2019

A Russian security researcher accidentally discovered API and firmware issues that allowed her to take over all Xiaomi FurryTail pet feeders. The Russian security researcher Anna Prosvetova, from Saint Petersburg, has accidentally discovered API and firmware issues that allowed her to take over all Xiaomi FurryTail pet feeders.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Multi-factor authentication : Protects stolen credentials against use by requiring more than a simple username and password combination for access to resources. Passwordless authentication : Eliminates passwords in favor of other types of authentication such as passkeys, SSO, biometrics, or email access.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It also has different DDoS functionality. Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier. NETGEAR DGN2200 devices with firmware through 10.0.0.50. Multiple ZyXEL network-attached storage (NAS) devices running firmware version 5.2, Affected products include: NAS326 before firmware V5.21(AAZF.7)C0 CVE-2015-2051. CVE-2016-1555.

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Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2018

“Like any other IoT device, these robot vacuum cleaners could be marshalled into a botnet for DDoS attacks, but that’s not even the worst-case scenario, at least for owners. vacuum cleaner as root. “A microSD card could be used to exploit weaknesses in the vacuum’s update mechanism. .”

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Malwarebytes

MAY 12, 2022

In the months leading up to and after Russia’s invasion began, Ukraine experienced a series of disruptive cyber operations, including website defacements, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks , and cyberattacks to delete data from computers belonging to government and private entities.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 7, 2025

Firewalls, Routers, and Switches): Threat Resilience: Devices must demonstrate resistance against known attack vectors, including DDoS attacks, buffer overflows, and man-in-the-middle attempts. Interoperability: High assurance systems must integrate seamlessly with multi-factor authentication frameworks.

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SecureList

JULY 28, 2022

In late 2021, we encountered a malicious DXE driver incorporated into several UEFI firmware images that were flagged by our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). We have seen a spike in “hacktivist” attacks, ranging from DDoS attacks to doxxing and hack-and-leak operations.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Though not as prevalent as ransomware and malware, there have been reports of DDoS attacks on schools, as well as video conference interruptions by cyber actors. Here are some recommendations for best network practices: "Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2022

Compromised devices can be leveraged as part of a botnet or can contribute to a DDoS attack which can further hinder an organization. They serve to identify and authenticate the various connected devices to the organization’s network. How to secure healthcare IoT.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

However, they also use some less common tactics, like threats of DDoS and discounts for fast payment, both of which play directly on a victim’s initial panic. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates/patches are released. Use multifactor authentication where possible.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

DDoS attacks : these IoT security breaches in an enterprise environment are some of the most harmful as they can shut down the entire enterprise. . The key requirements for any IoT security solution are: Device and data security, including authentication of devices and confidentiality and integrity of data. Related posts.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2024

GitHub Enterprise Server and GitLab patched their authentication bypass and XSS issues. Immediately update your QNAP devices to the most recent firmware to mitigate these issues. If your system is already exposed to a DDoS attack, explore our guidelines on how to perform DDoS attack prevention in three stages.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This is exactly what happened on October 12, 2016, when the Mirai botnet used an army of IoT devices — like security cameras, digital video recorders (DVRs) and routers — to execute a massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack which left much of the internet inaccessible. People tend to choose passwords that are easy to guess.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Nobody told them that their coffee machine could be hacked into or that their camera could be used to launch a DDoS attack. If such processes lack proper authentication steps, they could work as gateways for bigger problems. Most people who use internet-connected devices are far from being tech-savvy experts. Shadow IoT Devices.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

Designed for zero trust and SASE security frameworks Identity-based intrusion detection and prevention ( IDPS ) and access control Automated integrations with leading cloud-hosted security vendors Integrated threat defense for DDoS , phishing , and ransomware attacks Insights into client devices with AI-based discovery and profiling techniques.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 10, 2024

The exploit combines an authentication bypass ( CVE-2024-4358 ) with a deserialization issue ( CVE-2024-1800 ). The authentication bypass permits the establishment of rogue admin accounts, but the deserialization flaw allows remote code execution, potentially giving attackers complete control over the affected servers.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

How effective are attackers with regard to RF in eavesdropping, DoS & DDoS, MitM, spoofing and malware propagation? DoS & DDoS: Attackers can flood RF channels, causing disruption. What are the common firmware and software vulnerabilities in RF devices that can be exploited? Are there any interesting case studies?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Although beyond the scope of the network, effective network security relies upon the effective authentication of the user elsewhere in the security stack. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) : In today’s ransomware-riddled environment, two-factor authentication should also be considered a minimum requirement for all forms of remote access.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In this paper, we highlighted three main things that enable attackers to conduct said attacks: the ever-expanding digital footprint, human and technological limitations when it comes to secure authentication, and (once again) weak and exposed passwords.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

For instance, one recent attack observed in this area was a DDoS attack targeting Israel’s credit card payment system. One of them is CVE-2024-0204, which allows attackers to bypass authentication in the GoAnywhere MFT. We have also observed the same pattern of activity from hacktivists operating in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

The biggest ever DDoS attack was recently carried out using over 150,000 hacked smart devices worldwide including cameras, printers, and fridges. In many cases vulnerabilities may also not be patched immediately as the company does not want to disrupt its users by forcing a firmware upgrade.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

DoS and DDoS attacks DDoS attacks can make your public-facing applications and websites inaccessible, causing massive revenue loss. A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack also overwhelms a system, but its requests come from multiple IP addresses, not just one location. Segmentation.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Attackers often use botnets to send out spam or phishing campaigns to carry out distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. This exposed data includes everything from emails and documents typed to passwords entered for authentication purposes. Firmware rootkit. DDoS trojan. See DDoS for reference. Rootkit Type.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 6, 2025

This traffic can for example serve in DDoS attacks or as a platform to spread fake news and disinformation. But BadBox can also steal two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, install further malware, and perform ad fraud. Its been suggested that Chinese manufacturers hide firmware backdoors in their devices, BadBox being one of them.

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