Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2020

Syrian-linked APT group SEA recently used COVID-19-themed lures as part of a long-running surveillance campaign, security researchers warn. AndoServer samples are purely surveillance software used to spy on the victims, while SLRat is as an Android remote admin tool. ” reads the analysis published by the Lookout.

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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

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Operators behind the FreakOut (aka Necro, N3Cr0m0rPh) Python botnet have added a PoC exploit for Visual Tools DVR, a professional digital video recorder used in surveillance video systems. Unlike previous versions of the Necro bot, the latest one is able to launch DDoS attacks using TOR SOCKS proxies. P4410-V2-1.28 Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2022

Greek intelligence service used surveillance malware to spy on a journalist, Reuters reports Slack resets passwords for about 0.5% Greek intelligence service used surveillance malware to spy on a journalist, Reuters reports Slack resets passwords for about 0.5%

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 8, 2021

Privacy advocates across the world say that such mass surveillance programs do more bad than good as they make the populace get a feeling that their government never trusts them. The plan was to use machine learning tools and learn about the citizen activities taking place in front of the cameras in an automated way.

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Webroot

MARCH 9, 2021

One of the most common methods of infiltration includes internet-based attacks, such as Denial of Service (DoS), Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) and DNS poisoning. However, cybercriminals can also use legal DNS traffic surveillance to their advantage. Cybersecurity Tips for Individuals and Businesses.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2022

Operators behind the Mirai-based distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet Beastmode (aka B3astmode) added exploits for Totolink routers. The Mirai -based distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet Beastmode (aka B3astmode) now includes exploits for Totolink routers. CVE-2017-17215 targets Huawei HG532 routers.

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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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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital landscape, DDoS attacks (Distributed Denial of Service) pose a significant threat to business websites. Responsible Cyber , a leading provider of cybersecurity and risk management solutions, offers comprehensive platforms designed to protect organizations from external threats like DDoS attacks.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Now Cybersecurity expert says the next generation of identity theft is here: ‘Identity hijacking’ Were 3 Million Toothbrushes Really Used for a DDoS Attack? Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2022

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Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2021

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Mirai ultimately was used to carry out massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. IoT botnets today continue to carry out DDoS attacks and also routinely get deployed to distribute Banking Trojan malware as well as to carry out Man In The Middle (MITM) attacks. This is a sign of IoT attacks to come.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 31, 2023

Norwegian foundation DNV also released a report stating that photovoltaic inverters can be exploited as bots to disrupt power lines, shut down wind farms, disable refineries, impact fuel supply, compromise public CCTV surveillance networks, and more. Between 2015 and 2021, approximately 16.3

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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?

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Bogachev is accused of running the Gameover Zeus botnet , a massive crime machine of 500,000 to 1 million infected PCs that was used for large DDoS attacks and for spreading Cryptolocker — a peer-to-peer ransomware threat that was years ahead of its time. “The Americans were unhappy, and a little surprised.

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Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2023

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Elie

DECEMBER 2, 2017

distributed Denial of service attacks (DDoS). What’s remarkable about these record-breaking attacks is they were carried out via small, innocuous Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices like home routers, air-quality monitors, and personal surveillance cameras. Mirai represents a turning point for DDoS attacks: IoT botnets are the new norm.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2022

While TLS encryption denies the ability of hackers to surveil the traffic, it makes the traffic content invisible to the firewall for inspection. It ensures protection against known and zero-day attacks with an integrated WAF, anti-DDoS, bot management, and API protection. DDoS Attack Protection.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2023

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

According to LockBit, which spoke to VX-Underground, the victim's unusual response was to prevent LockBit from publishing the stolen data by launching a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack against the group's leak site. LockBit rants about the alleged Entrust DDoS and then copies the idea.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

0-days exploited by commercial surveillance vendor in Egypt PREDATOR IN THE WIRES OilRig’s Outer Space and Juicy Mix: Same ol’ rig, new drill pipes Cybersecurity Apple and Google Are Introducing New Ways to Defeat Cell Site Simulators, But Is it Enough?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 15, 2024

CISA adds Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog German agency BSI sinkholed a botnet of 30,000 devices infected with BadBox U.S.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Vulnerable devices could be used to spread malware within the enterprise, used for corporate espionage, surveillance of personnel, or plan whaling phishing campaigns. For instance, malicious actors can use malware to enslave exposed IoT devices into a botnet and launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2022

The modular architecture of the malware allows to extend its functionalities for multiple malicious purposes, including surveillance, reconnaissance, information theft, DDoS attacks, and arbitrary code execution. “All DCRat marketing and sales operations are done through the popular Russian hacking forum lolz[.]guru,

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Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2018

Positive Technologies discovered two flaws affecting Dongguan Diqee 360 smart vacuums that can be used to perform video surveillance. “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.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 14, 2020

A barrage of news about data breaches, government surveillance, and corporate misconduct has soured consumer sentiment on current data practices privacy regulators and authorities strive to protect consumer rights and shape the future of data protection. and consumers are expected to have full access to the technology by the end of next year.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 18, 2022

With billions of Internet-connected devices like cars, household appliances, surveillance cameras, and network devices online, IoT devices are a very large bullseye for botnet malware. And around 95% of web servers run on Linux.

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Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2018

AVTech is one of the world’s leading CCTV manufacturers, it is the largest public-listed company in the Taiwan surveillance industry. “The Death botnet purpose was orginally just to ddos but I have a greater plan on it soon. I dont really use it for attacks only to get customers aware of the power it has.”

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2020

The network will as well serve as the basis for advanced services such as complex remote operations like delivery and surveillance drones, remote unmanned vehicles, and surgical robots. With 5G, more network-connected devices are about to start an upward trajectory with increased speeds for users. Building a Safer Smart City.

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BH Consulting

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Sounds like excessive surveillance? Privacy group the Electronic Frontier Federation welcomed Meta’s decision which would protect users from dragnet surveillance of the contents of their Facebook messages, “and not a moment too soon”. MORE DDoS hasn’t gone away: ENISA outlines the landscape for this threat.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Consider applying these methods for checking your security controls: Ensure physical security: Verify the data center’s security measures, such as surveillance, access controls, and the presence of security officers, to prevent unwanted access. Encrypt data: Ensure that data is encrypted at rest and in transit.

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Adam Levin

APRIL 8, 2019

A week after it landed with a curious (and most likely spurious) thud, Zuckerberg’s announcement about a new tack on consumer privacy still has the feel of an unexpected message from some parallel universe where surveillance (commercial and/or spycraft) isn’t the new normal.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

If they manage to compromise a telecommunications company, they can then also compromise its customers for surveillance or sabotage purposes. Such threats, including traffic manipulation and DDoS attacks, will become much more frequent and effective due to the large number of insecure devices connected and wide bandwidth.

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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. Criminals may use hijacked drones for illegal surveillance, smuggling, or even as weapons. Are there any interesting case studies?

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