SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

IoT devices (routers, cameras, NAS boxes, and smart home components) multiply every year. The first-ever large-scale malware attacks on IoT devices were recorded back in 2008, and their number has only been growing ever since. Telnet, the overwhelmingly popular unencrypted IoT text protocol, is the main target of brute-forcing.

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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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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Machine Identities are Essential for Securing Smart Manufacturing. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) puts networked sensors and intelligent devices directly on the manufacturing floor to collect data, drive artificial intelligence and do predictive analytics. Benefits of IIoT in the manufacturing sector. brooke.crothers.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Cybersecurity requirements now encompass: Network segmentation: Implementation of VLANs and firewalls at critical system boundaries System hardening: Advanced Windows configuration, secure user authentication, and role-based access control Asset management: Maintaining up-to-date Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) and asset registers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 11, 2022

Digital transformation realized through new 5G-enabled IoT, Operational Technologies (OT) and IT use cases are no exception. Next-generation firewalls from Palo Alto Networks with AT&T Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) solutions are designed to help protect enterprises while optimizing security performance for these new use cases.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2020

Internet of Things (IoT) devices in general have earned a reputation for poor cybersecurity, and internet-connected cameras are no exception. Case in point: unsecured webcams make up the top three out of the five most popular searches on Shodan , an IoT-centric search engine that specializes in identifying unsecure devices online.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2019

Researchers from WootCloud Labs have uncovered a new IoT botnet named Ares that is targeting Android-based devices. Experts from WootCloud Labs have spotted a new IoT botnet tracked as Ares that is targeting Android-based devices that have a debug port exposed online. IoT #malware branches seen in ????????

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Now George Jetson’s reality is nearly our own, and Rosie the Robot is somewhat interchangeable with any number of IoT devices like Siri, Roomba, or Alexa. Today, organizations are also embracing a record number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices to accomplish objectives. Securing your IoT environment.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2021

The internet of things (IoT) describes the network of interconnected devices embedded with sensors, software, or other technology that exchange data with other devices and systems over the Internet. . This means that currently there are three IoT devices for every one human on the planet. The Technical Challenge of IoT Security.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

To perform the experiment, we used Internet of Things (IoT) search engines to search for open devices that utilized common printer ports and protocols. To find out how many printers were on the menu for our experiment, we searched for IP addresses with open ports on specialized IoT search engines, such as Shodan and Censys.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

In a perfect world, the firewalls of our servers would only allow web traffic in from trusted ports. With the Cloud Snooper malware, however, untrusted web traffic sneaks past firewalls and enters right into Linux servers — a big no-no. Specifically, they noticed some servers were receiving some anomalous inbound traffic. How it works.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

Traditional security models rooted in firewalls and VPNs cannot keep up with the speed and sophistication of AI-powered threats. a high level, as organizations integrate more AI into their workflows, they must also rethink security strategies to account for new vulnerabilities, expanded attack surfaces, and AI-assisted attacks.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Iran-linked threat actors target IoT and OT/SCADA systems in US and Israeli infrastructure with IOCONTROL malware. Claroty’s Team82 obtained a sample of a custom-built IoT/OT malware called IOCONTROL used by the Iran-linked threat actors to target devices in infrastructure located in Israel and U.S. ” concludes the report.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

The DMZ should be set up with at least one gateway device (typically a firewall ) that will filter external network packets through to the DMZ and monitor for unusual traffic or activity. In many cases, a dual firewall layout is implemented for a second round of network packet filtering before the LAN (see image below).

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Industries with very expensive operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as healthcare or industrial manufacturing, can be especially vulnerable. Also read: Top IoT Security Solutions for 2022. Researchers estimate that 90% of healthcare IoT critical risks can be addressed by network segmentation.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

To help address this cybersecurity and privacy problem, the UK government will soon roll out the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill that bans the use of default passwords for all internet-connected devices for the home, which we all call the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Cisco Security

MARCH 23, 2021

For example, those in the financial services industry may see more activity around information stealers; others in manufacturing may be more likely to encounter ransomware. Manufacturing. Like the Technology sector, cryptomining activity was also high in the Manufacturing industry. This is what we’re going to cover in part two.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Service providers and 5G-enabled device manufacturers both have critical roles to play in the success and sustainability of this wireless network rollout. Exposing the Internet of Things (IoT) Universe. IoT products are notoriously vulnerable appliances because the build prioritizes ease of use and connectivity.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

Although best known for their industry-leading firewall technology, Fortinet harnesses their knowledge of network protection to create a powerful network access control (NAC) solution. Founded in 2000 , Sunnyvale, California headquartered Fortinet’s flagship FortiGate provides enterprise-grade firewall solutions. Who is Fortinet?

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IoT Firewall Wireless Mobile 98

Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2020

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Data breaches Advertising Spyware Hacking 101

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

The tools also depend upon physical controls that should also be implemented against malicious physical access to destroy or compromise networking equipment such as routers, cables, switches, firewalls, and other networking appliances. connections to IoT, OT, and rogue wi-fi routers. Unauthorized devices may be blocked or quarantined.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2024

Routers, for instance, provide their own security, but over many years, they can lose the support of their manufacturers. IoT devices, depending on the brand, can be made from cheap parts with little concern for user security or privacy.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Security experts from the IoT security firm Armis, the same that found the BlueBorne Bluetooth flaws, have discovered two serious vulnerabilities in BLE chips designed by Texas Instruments. The affected chips are also used in access points and other networking devices manufactured by Cisco and Aruba Networks. ” concludes Armis.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2023

A series of vulnerabilities in multiple smart devices manufactured by Nexx can be exploited to remotely open garage doors, and take control of alarms and plugs. To mitigate the risk of the exploitation of the above flaws, it is recommended to disable internet connectivity for vulnerable Nexx devices or protect them with a firewall.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Fortinet firewall vulnerabilities What happened? Kernel exploitation in Windows and Linux The two major operating systems power many of the world’s critical assets, including servers, manufacturing equipment, logistics systems and IoT devices. However, targeted attacks remain a viable possibility.

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Internet Internet Risk Social Engineering 106

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

The exact method for doing this may vary depending on your router manufacturer. As long as you’re in there, you should take address any security warnings; perhaps your firewall security setting is too low, for example. You can refer to your Router Manual for more details. That’s a significant improvement over WPA2.

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Wireless Encryption Passwords IoT 98

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 14, 2022

“Since the barrier-to-entry for threat actors is now lower than ever with easily accessible DDoS-for-hire services and IP stressers, compromised IoT devices can and will drive this growth,” said Charles Choe, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Akamai. Quality and accuracy of mitigation. Fast and simple on-boarding. Cloudflare.

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DDOS DNS Firewall Media 128

Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Manufacturers, energy and water utilities, mines, ports, railways, roadways, and more. – Subscribe to our IoT/OT Security Newsletter. Cisco is best known for enterprise cybersecurity and networking. In fact, Cisco leads every segment of the industrial networking market. – Explore Cisco Industrial Threat Defense.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 28, 2021

UDP Technology provides firmware for several IP camera manufacturers, like: Geutebruck Ganz Visualint Cap THRIVE Intelligence Sophus VCA TripCorps Sprinx Technologies Smartec Riva and the camera’s they sell under their own brand name.

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Firmware Technology Authentication IoT 124

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Internet of Things (IoT) devices will be a cybercriminal’s “fifth column” in 2020. IoT devices are popular among consumers who thrive on efficiency. As the popularity of IoT devices continues to grow, SiteLock researchers predict the number of compromised devices will follow suit.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Customers on this tier will receive Logpush to security incident and event management (SIEM) tools or cloud storage and certificate-based mTLS Authentication for internet of things (IoT) devices. Cloudflare also stands out with ZTNA by default, IoT Isolation, and automated traffic controls and anti-DDoS capabilities.

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DNS DDOS IoT Firewall 98

SC Magazine

MAY 18, 2021

It changed what was considered normal within that network, introducing more users overall, more mobile devices popping up on the network, and new cloud applications and IoT devices. The manufacturing company will continue to rely heavily on connected devices, and are also developing security models to manage IoT device security.

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IoT Telecommunications Manufacturing Firewall 70

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

WPA3 is the newest protocol and offers better security features such as stronger encryption, protection against dictionary attacks, and easier setting of IoT devices, but has yet to become widely used. Update your router firmware from your router’s manufacturer and install them to ensure your router is up to date and secure.

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Wireless Encryption Authentication IoT 98

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The Internet of Things (IoT) is an area that is gradually coming under the UEM banner, according to Apu Pavithran, CEO and founder of Hexnode. IoT has entered almost every enterprise, and just as with every mobile device and PC, the need to manage IoT will soon be predominant,” Pavithran said. VMware Workspace One.

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Mobile IoT Marketing Risk 110

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

I’ve decided it might be time to consider a letting the Internet of Things (IoT) into my home. Even those on the fence have begun to embrace IoT timepieces and vehicles. If you’ve decided that it’s time to let the IoT into your home, here are some things you should be asking before making a purchase. Photo by ullstein bild.

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Internet Internet IoT Computers and Electronics 52

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Industrial control systems (ICS) are the backbone of critical infrastructure, powering essential operations in the energy, manufacturing, water treatment, and transportation sectors. These systems are integral to the smooth operation of industries such as manufacturing, power generation, oil and gas, water management, and more.

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Firmware Encryption Manufacturing Risk 110

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Most device or software manufacturers place backdoors in their products intentionally and for a good reason. Experts say the best defense is a multi-pronged network security strategy that includes a firewall, anti-malware software, network monitoring, intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS), and data protection. Backdoors.

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