eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 14, 2022

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks can cripple an organization, a network, or even an entire country, and they show no sign of slowing down. DDoS attacks may only make up a small percentage of security threats, but their consequences can be devastating. According to Imperva Research Labs, DDoS attacks tend to come in waves.

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SecureList

APRIL 25, 2022

The DDoS landscape in Q1 2022 was shaped by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine: a significant part of all DDoS-related news concerned these countries. In mid-January, the website of Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko was hit by a DDoS attack, and the websites of a number of Ukrainian ministries were defaced. News overview.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2023

Researchers spotted an updated version of the KmsdBot botnet that is now targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The Akamai Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) discovered a new version of the KmsdBot botnet that employed an updated Kmsdx binary targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

As most of us know, IoT devices are on the rise in enterprise networks. According to McKinsey & Company , the proportion of organizations that use IoT products has grown from 13 percent in 2014 to 25 percent today. The issue is that these tens of billions of new devices will likely amplify the inherent security risks of IoT.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2018

2018 was the year of the Internet of Things (IoT), massive attacks and various botnets hit smart devices, These are 5 IoT Security Predictions for 2019. IoT Attacks in 2018. Do the increased attacks mean the industry is becoming accustomed to IoT cyber attacks? Three IoT Attack Avenues for 2019.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

There’s no doubt, the increasing use of telemedicine, the explosion of health-based cloud apps, and innovative medical IoT devices are improving the patient care experience. M&A invariably creates technology gaps that bad actor’s prey upon. Related: Hackers relentlessly target healthcare providers. Patient data exposures.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

A security researcher disclosed zero-day flaws in Telestar Digital GmbH IoT radio devices that could be exploited by remote attackers to hijack systems without any user interaction. The hardware of the terminals is equipped with Shenzen technology, while the firmware is based on BusyBox Linux Debian. . ” continues the experts.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Essentially, this concept encompasses the technologies, processes, and policies used to secure an organization's data and ensure operational continuity. The increasing use of cloud networks, IoT devices, and remote work policies make network environments more complex than ever, turning them into a high-risk asset for every organization.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 15, 2024

With the rapid growth of the internet, especially in areas like cloud computing, 5G, and IoT technologies, the scale of botnets continues to expand, intensifying the battle between attack and defense. In response, DDoS attacks have evolved, taking on a more intelligent form to evade security defenses.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 14, 2021

So, with all the uncertainty, why bother with an annual IoT prediction survey ? The IoT is still booming! Despite the challenges of 2020, the IoT industry is thriving. In fact, IoT Analytics, a leading provider of market insights for the Internet of Things (IoT), M2M, and Industry 4.0, billion by 2025, up from $72.5

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Daniel Miessler

JUNE 21, 2020

THIS WEEK’S TOPICS: Ripple20 IoT Vulns, Homeland Security Surveillance, US Cyber Budget, Adobe EOL, AWS DDoS, Bellingcat Poison Investigation, Technology News, Human News, Ideas Trends & Analysis, Discovery, Recommendations, and the Weekly Aphorism…. Subscribe To Podcast. Show Notes. Newsletter. All Episodes. —.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Technology. Simply defined, the internet of things (IoT) is a network of Internet-connected objects able to collect and exchange data. In today’s digital-driven world, IoT connects almost everything including homes, offices, and vehicles, allowing users the convenience of activating and operating nearly any device remotely.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 9, 2018

If ever there were a technology giant that deserved to be named and shamed for polluting the Web, it is Xiongmai — a Chinese maker of electronic parts that power a huge percentage of cheap digital video recorders (DVRs) and Internet-connected security cameras. Hangzhou Xiongmai Technology Co., Hangzhou Xiongmai Technology Co.,

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2022

Why Healthcare IoT Requires Strong Machine Identity Management. The healthcare industry has been leveraging IoT devices for years, steadily increasing its use in facilities and patient care. By 2027, the IoT in Healthcare market is expected to reach $290 billion , up from just $60 billion in 2019. brooke.crothers.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Related: How 5G will escalate DDoS attacks Caught in the pull of digital transformation , companies are routing ever more core operations and services through the Internet, or, more precisely, through IP addresses, of one kind or another. Meanwhile, DDoS attacks are renowned for causing massive outages.

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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.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2020

This is not the first time Fbot analysis has been published, and also Fbot binaries have been actively infecting the IoT devices since way before 2018. This wave is a significant timeline as a technology step-up for DDoS botnet and IoT malware development.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The past week has been an eventful one for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, from record DDoS attacks and three Microsoft zero-days to vulnerabilities in Linux, Apple, Citrix, and other widely used technologies. The botnet compromises these devices and enlists them in its DDoS swarm by exploiting several vulnerabilities in them.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Exposing the Internet of Things (IoT) Universe. Consumer electronics, business, network appliances, and industrial IoT (IIoT) devices are all driving the exponential growth of IoT systems. Consumer electronics, business, network appliances, and industrial IoT (IIoT) devices are all driving the exponential growth of IoT systems.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Securing Iot, MEC. However, these advancements open the door to new potential threats and vulnerabilities such as kernel bypass, DDOS attacks on 5G service interfaces, cyberattacks on the Internet-of-Things (IoT) ecosystem, leading to Zero-day exploits, software tampering and API exploits. Work from anywhere, forever .

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2020

Threat actors used the consoles to deliver malware and ransomware through an IoT botnet that was also used to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. “One particular IP was associated with dozens of activities related to the distribution of malware, phishing emails, ransomware, and DDoS attacks.”

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Security Affairs

MAY 23, 2022

Fronton is a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet that was used by Russia-linked threat actors for coordinated disinformation campaigns. The group released sensitive documents and contracts about an IoT botnet, codename Fronton, built by the contractor 0day Technologies. ru to 0day[.]llc. ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

DDoS criminal ecosystem ” , who had been actively using IoT devices for the DDoS purpose were racing to use Mirai to their better DDoS botnet platforms. However he learned from previous cases too, by improving the evasion technique using the hexstring-push method to drop the loader into the IoT”.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

— had allegedly inserted hardware backdoors in technology sold to a number of American companies. Sager said he hadn’t heard anything about Supermicro specifically, but we chatted at length about the challenges of policing the technology supply chain. Below are some excerpts from our conversation. TS: Exactly.

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SecureList

JUNE 8, 2022

To find out why cybercriminals attack routers, it is first worth looking at the Top 10 malware detected by our IoT traps in 2021. Attacks by this malware as a percentage of all attacks on Kaspersky IoT honeypots in 2021. Discovered back in 2016, it remains the most common malware infecting IoT devices. Router-targeting malware.

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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. password, 123456, qwerty, etc.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

The flexibility and scalability that the cloud offers makes this technology more compelling to small and mid-size businesses. However, huge concerns still exist for SMEs when it comes to the security challenge associated with the cloud technology. IoT Opens Excessive Entry Points. DDoS Attacks.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

There are dozens of Linux malware families out there today threatening SMBs with anything from ransomware to DDoS attacks. From manufacturing to healthcare, tons of industries today are using the Internet-of-Things (IoT) to help streamline their operations — and at the heart of every IoT device is Linux. Cloud Snooper.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

And that (b) we are also likely to see a steep increase in DDoS extortion campaigns as the Cyberwar in Ukraine leads to all-time-high levels of DDoS attacks. ák , Legal Adviser, Tilman Rodenhäuser , Legal Adviser, Mauro Vignati , Adviser on Digital Technologies of Warfare, ICRC. IoT Vulnerabilities. DDOS Botnets.

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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. Realtek chipsets are found in many embedded IoT devices. At least 65 vendors are affected. Exactly what Mirai wants. Vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Twitter will allow using the SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) only to its Blue subscribers GoDaddy discloses a new data breach Fortinet fixes critical vulnerabilities in FortiNAC and FortiWeb German airport websites hit by DDos attacks once again Cisco fixed critical RCE bug in ClamAV Open-Source Antivirus engine CISA adds Cacti, Office, Windows (..)

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Muhstik botnet leverages known web application exploits to compromise IoT devices, now it targeting Oracle WebLogic, Drupal. Muhstik is a botnet that is known to use web application exploits to compromise IoT devices, it has been around for at least 2018.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

1) The release also cites possible “DDoS attacks” on Ukraine’s allies, Poland, and unnamed Baltic nations. DDoS attacks, mentioned in the alert, are another threat to disruption for energy enterprises and more. Scan for and review any systems considered part of the Internet of Things (IoT). Further specifics are not mentioned.

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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. Market Growth: AI cyber security technology is projected to grow by 23.6% Using technology like AI can help, but there’s also a shortage of skilled people in cyber security.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: I was initially drawn to cybersecurity as a USA TODAY technology reporter assigned to cover Microsoft. Erin: What cybersecurity technologies are you most excited about right now? How can individuals and organizations detect and protect themselves against the misuse of deep fake technology? Erin: So, let’s get started.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

As key enablers of digital supply networks, IIoT technologies help to change the way that products are made and delivered, making factories more efficient, ensuring better safety for human operators, and, in some cases, saving millions of dollars. The following are six advantages of IoT in the manufacturing industry. Quality control.

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The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Three years after the Mirai botnet launched some of the biggest denial of service attacks ever seen, DDoS is a bigger problem and ever. Even worse: we stand on the made up of webcams and other Internet of things as technologies like 5G bring greater bandwidth to connected endpoints. Read the whole entry. »

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