Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

They found unsecured IoT devices, including webcams and a fingerprint scanner, using them to bypass security defenses and successfully deploy the ransomware. The IoT device was running a lightweight Linux OS, that was the perfect target for Akiras Linux ransomware variant. ” concludes the report.

Ransomware 130

Ransomware IoT Encryption Passwords 130

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

also adds Supplemental and Environmental safety measurements and values relevant to operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and Internet of Things (IoT) contexts. Regular system upgrades and security audits are essential for maintaining strong defenses.

Software 112

Software Education Ransomware Firmware 112

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Endpoint: Enables access for human users and computer services and commonly includes PCs, laptops, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT). Internet of Things (IoT) security: Encompasses a variety of tools and techniques to secure IoT, operations technology (OT), and other similar categories of endpoints.

Architecture 120

Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 120

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

For example, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires security features such as encryption to protect patients’ health information. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires encryption or equivalent security measures to protect private student records.

Encryption 113

Encryption Passwords IoT Firewall 113

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 10, 2024

DarkGate, developed by RastaFarEye and active since 2018, exploits security holes in Microsoft Excel and HTML attachments to overcome defenses and deliver malicious payloads, primarily targeting healthcare, telecommunications, and finance sectors around the world.

Malware 80

Malware Authentication Software Telecommunications 80

eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2024

These vulnerabilities affected diverse areas, including network infrastructure, software libraries, IoT devices, and even CPUs. Traeger addressed unauthorized controls on IoT grills before July 4th. July 1, 2024 OpenSSH Releases Security Updates to Address RCE Type of vulnerability: Signal handler race condition in OpenSSH server.

Risk 62

Risk Authentication Firmware Surveillance 62

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Expanding attack surfaces require additional skills to secure, maintain, and monitor an ever-expanding environment of assets such as mobile, cloud, and the internet of things (IoT). Poor integration of cybersecurity tools and IT infrastructure requires greater expertise to identify and close gaps in layers of security.

Firewall 98

Firewall Telecommunications Penetration Testing Cybersecurity 98