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IoT Botnet Linked to Large-scale DDoS Attacks Since the End of 2024

Trend Micro

Since the end of 2024, we have been continuously monitoring large-scale DDoS attacks orchestrated by an IoT botnet exploiting vulnerable IoT devices such as wireless routers and IP cameras.

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Attackers Exploit Flaw that Could Impact Millions of Routers, IoT Devices

eSecurity Planet

In a recent blog post , the researchers said the bad actors are looking to leverage a path traversal vulnerability that could affect millions of home routers and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices that use the same code base and are manufactured by at least 17 vendors. The responsibility here must lie with the end users.”

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How to Configure a Router to Use WPA2 in 7 Easy Steps

eSecurity Planet

Most of us connect our mobile devices to a Wi-Fi router for internet access, but this connection can leave our network and data vulnerable to cyber threats. To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended. Step 6: Reboot Reboot your router, if necessary, to apply the changes.

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NETSCOUT Delivers Service Assurance for Southern Linc's Mission-critical Private 4G LTE Wireless Network

CyberSecurity Insiders

As a result, they’re helping us provide a more resilient and secure wireless communications network with the quality our customers demand.” “They can now easily identify which IoT sessions failed, including timing and cause, to resolve issues quickly. . .–( BUSINESS WIRE )– NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC.,

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Adoption of Secure Cloud Services in Critical Infrastructure

CyberSecurity Insiders

Cyber threats from rival nation states and rogue actors are very plausible and are also becoming increasingly common owing to the geopolitics of the current era. IoT sensors and devices. Special controls must be in place for IoT devices as well. There are hierarchical divisions on the basis of which a network is built.

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Cybersecurity and its impact on the home

CyberSecurity Insiders

IoT vulnerabilities. The IoT relies on data-sharing. This makes them susceptible to attack, and as ZDNet outlines, there have been countless new vulnerability exploiting tools constructed just to attack the IoT. Use higher level security protocols, like WAP2, on wireless networks. The purpose of this is multi-faceted.

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AT&T Alien Labs finds new Golang malware (BotenaGo) targeting millions of routers and IoT devices with more than 30 exploits

CyberSecurity Insiders

Deployed with more than 30 exploits, it has the potential of targeting millions of routers and IoT devices. D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev. Ensure minimal exposure to the Internet on Linux servers and IoT devices and use a properly configured firewall. Affected devices. CVE-2020-8515. CVE-2015-2051. CVE-2016-1555.

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