Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS) are a very likely mode of attack. There is little you can do in the event we experience widespread DDoS attacks, but one tip is to buy a good book series or a few board games since it might take a while to get the internet working again. Update Everything.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2022

The vulnerability is an unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Hikvision IP camera/NVR firmware, it was discovered by a security researcher that goes online with the moniker “Watchful IP.”. The expert confirmed that every firmware developed since 2016 has been tested and found to be vulnerable. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 20, 2022

The primary goal of all this malware is to compromise the devices and systems, pull them into a botnet and use them for distributed denial-of-services (DDoS) attacks, Maganu wrote. That echoes similar reports that have shown an increase in DDoS attacks worldwide. Also read: Top 8 DDoS Protection Service Providers for 2022.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2021

Common in all the affected devices is firmware from Arcadyan, a communications device maker. Mirai malware enables users to take control of victimized networked devices and leverage them in large scale attacks on networks in such campaigns as distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. A Pattern of Exploits.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. Many employees do not know (or care enough) to protect themselves online, and this can put businesses at risk. DDoS Attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Risk-based analytics: Considers the level of risk as the context for the level of permission needed to access systems, applications, and data. NetScout: Observed 13,142,840 DDoS attacks, including: 104,216 video gaming enterprise attacks. 50,000 DDoS attacks on public domain name service (DNS) resolvers.

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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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The hardware of the terminals is equipped with Shenzen technology, while the firmware is based on BusyBox Linux Debian. . According to Kunz, more than one million devices are potentially at risk, an attacker can trigger the flaws to build a huge botnet that could be used to launch powerful DDoS attacks.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The British security agency is urging the institutions in the industry to follow the recommendations to mitigate the risk of exposure to ransomware attacks. Recently Check Point researchers warned of a surge in the DDoS attacks against education institutions and the academic industry across the world.

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SecureList

MARCH 14, 2022

While most of the current attacks are of low complexity – such as DDoS or attacks using commodity and low-quality tools – more sophisticated attacks exist also, and more are expected to come. Currently, we assess that the risk of the cyber component of this conflict spilling over to Europe is medium-high.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2022

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

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SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

MoonBounce: the dark side of UEFI firmware. Late last year, we became aware of a UEFI firmware-level compromise through logs from our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). Subsequently, DDoS attacks hit some government websites. Targeted attacks.

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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. The URWP ensures that the EU stays ahead in addressing cybersecurity risks, fostering innovation, and enhancing global competitiveness.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

It can even attack the chip’s firmware and provide root access on the device, which gives more privileges and capabilities than the user. Such attacks can be pretty expensive, and targeted software gets patched eventually, so you may think the risk is pretty low, and in many cases you’re probably right.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2022

Besides all the benefits IoMT devices provide, they have also introduced new risks to healthcare organizations that haven’t previously been a security priority. These new risks have created a dangerous security gap—new technology is introducing new risks and a larger attack surface. How to secure healthcare IoT.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

However, as IoT innovation and adoption grows, so do the associated security risks. In this blog post, we’ll explore the potential impact of IoT malware on the public sector — a story of innovation, risk, and the need for resilience. Two-thirds (66.7%) of malware attacks blocked by Zscaler were aimed at routers.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

Poorly configured Linux and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are at risk of compromise from a cryptojacking campaign , according to researchers at Microsoft. A portion of the install makes use of an open-source IRC bot with Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) features. That’s not all, however. There’s botnet activity too.

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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. Think your table lamps can’t expose you to danger?

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Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

The Security Risks of IoT Devices Every piece of hardware and software that you use and is connected to the internet has the potential to be accessed by cybercriminals. Millions of smart TVs are at risk of click fraud, botnets, data theft, and ransomware. How Can We Make The Internet of Things More Secure?

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 29, 2024

We would assess the risk by carrying out a very thorough test of the API security. This may include firmware extraction and analysis, together with non volatile storage. A review of a DVR would involve testing the security of the local operating system, together with extracting firmware and analysing it for security flaws.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

However, if you know where the dangers lurk, there is a way to minimize the cybersecurity risks. Nobody told them that their coffee machine could be hacked into or that their camera could be used to launch a DDoS attack. They work without our intervention, making it even harder to identify a threat before it’s too late.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Incident response inside an organization often depends on a specialized security team that is tasked with quickly identifying and addressing active security incidents and notifying the business of potential security risks. These diligent defenders need to be well-prepared and have a thorough response plan.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 10, 2024

The fix: Zyxel issued firmware patches 5.21(AAZF.17)C0 The fix: To prevent the risk, federal agencies and companies that use Oracle WebLogic Server should apply the most recent fixes before June 24, 2024. The fix: To reduce the risk of exploitation, immediately update Apache RocketMQ to the newest version.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2024

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. This poses serious security risks, particularly for organizations that handle sensitive data.

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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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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

For instance, one recent attack observed in this area was a DDoS attack targeting Israel’s credit card payment system. Additionally, IoT devices frequently run on embedded systems with firmware that can be easily analyzed for vulnerabilities. The main problem is the absence of countermeasures.

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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

MARCH 22, 2023

Better network security access controls can improve security and decrease cost and risk. Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) : Growing organizations face increased breach risk as the potential damages from stolen credentials increase with company size and reputation.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

These malicious apps constitute a risk for customers and developers alike—and they can be easily found online using the most common search engines. Most of the observed attacks were crowdsourced distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, website defacements, and data destruction operations.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

It’s not often we observe a large-scale attack by APT threat actors – they usually avoid such attacks because they are too ‘noisy’ and risk drawing attention to the campaign. LuminousMoth is an exception. We observed a high number of infections; although we think the campaign was aimed at a few targets of interest.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In May, Ars Technica reported that BootGuard private keys had been stolen following a ransomware attack on Micro-Star International (MSI) in March this year (firmware on PCs with Intel chips and BootGuard enabled will only run if it is digitally signed using the appropriate keys).

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Application and website security monitors and manages tools to prevent incidents such as server attacks, distributed denial of service (DDoS), and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. and installed software (operating systems, applications, firmware, etc.). assets (endpoints, servers, IoT, routers, etc.),

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

These botnets, networks of compromised devices, can perform attacks without the user realizing it, overwhelming networks, spreading spam, and even launching DDoS attacks. Warding off zombies : Regularly update device firmware, patch IoT devices, and monitor for unusual traffic patterns.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2022

We left the COVID-19 crisis behind hoping for a long-awaited return to normality and were immediately plunged into the chaos and uncertainty of a twentieth-century-style military conflict that posed serious risks of spreading over the continent. It directly affected satellite modems firmwares , but was still to be understood as of mid-March.

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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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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

I became aware of the Total Fitness cyber breach after several of their members contacted me for advice following the receipt of an email by Total Fitness, which said there was "a low risk" their personal information was compromised. . We believe the risk is low for you and your data. DDoS Attacks Leverage Plex Media Server.

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