SecureWorld News

JANUARY 8, 2025

From baby monitors to home security systems, these IoT products have become integral to daily life, yet they also present significant cybersecurity risks. Industry leaders back the initiative Key stakeholders have expressed their enthusiasm for the Cyber Trust Mark's potential to improve IoT security and consumer trust.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Recent articles about IoT vulnerabilities describe hacking of construction cranes , supermarket freezers , and electric scooters.

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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. ” reads the report published by the S-RM team.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) has come a long, long way since precocious students at Carnegie Melon University installed micro-switches inside of a Coca-Cola vending machine so they could remotely check on the temperature and availability of their favorite beverages. Related: Companies sustain damage from IoT attacks That was back in 1982.

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 13, 2017

A couple of years ago, I was heavily involved in analysing and reporting on the massive VTech hack , the one where millions of records were exposed including kids' names, genders, ages, photos and the relationship to parents' records which included their home address. then totally screwing up the security. You know what they hate?

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Security Affairs

MARCH 5, 2025

The Eleven11bot botnet has infected over 86,000 IoT devices, mainly security cameras and network video recorders (NVRs). Researchers from Nokia Deepfield Emergency Response Team (ERT) discovered a new botnet named Eleven11bot that has already infected over 86,000 IoT devices. ” states GreyNoise. discovered on 2025-03-02.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

has pleaded guilty to federal hacking charges tied to his role in operating the “ Satori ” botnet, a crime machine powered by hacked Internet of Things (IoT) devices that was built to conduct massive denial-of-service attacks targeting Internet service providers, online gaming platforms and Web hosting companies.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Internet of Things ( IoT ) is on the threshold of ascending to become the Internet of Everything ( IoE.) Infineon supplies semiconductors embedded in smart systems, most notably in automotive, power and IoT. We can execute a lot of machine learning, at the edge, in IoT devices.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 17, 2020

CES 2020: A "hacked" robot was on display to demonstrate how SigmaDots serverless architecture is poised to fend off IoT security threats.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Meanwhile, while business logic hacks, supply chain holes, and cyber extortion continue to loom large. Attackers arent hacking in theyre logging in. Sundaresan Bindu Sundaresan , Cybersecurity Director, LevelBlue In 2025, cybercriminals will exploit supply chain vulnerabilities, ransomware, IoT botnets, and AI-driven phishing.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2025

“ Flax Typhoon is a China-linked hacking group that has been active since 2021, it targets critical infrastructure globally, exploiting vulnerabilities for persistent access. According to OFAC, between 2022 and 2023, Flax Typhoon hacked U.S. According to OFAC, between 2022 and 2023, Flax Typhoon hacked U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

New government rules coupled with industry standards meant to give formal shape to the Internet of Things (IoT) are rapidly quickening around the globe. When it comes to IoT, we must arrive at specific rules of the road if we are to tap into the full potential of smart cities, autonomous transportation and advanced healthcare.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

have reported that their devices have been hacked. Later, he realized that despite the vile language, the hack could've been much worse. The breaches underscore the growing threat of vulnerabilities in IoT (Internet of Things) devices. The key takeaways: " Yes, robot vacuums can be hacked if they are connected to the internet.

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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

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Researchers warn of a new IoT botnet called Raptor Train that already compromised over 200,000 devices worldwide. Cybersecurity researchers from Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs discovered a new botnet, named Raptor Train, composed of small office/home office (SOHO) and IoT devices.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

In a digital landscape increasingly dependent on interconnected devices, the rise in malicious Internet of Things (IoT) botnet activity is becoming a significant cause for concern. This tactic is commonly associated with a variety of IoT botnets, exploiting the lax security measures present in billions of IoT devices worldwide.

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Troy Hunt

JULY 13, 2021

I've spent more time IoT'ing my house over the last year than any sane person ever should. Plus, it's definitely added to our lives in terms of the things it enables us to do; see them in part 5 of my IoT unravelled blog series. You also want to be able to change the colour because hey, that's kinda cool.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2022

Cybersecurity researchers demonstrate how to use electromagnetic field emanations from IoT devices to detect malware. The researchers proposed a novel approach of using side channel information to identify malware targeting IoT systems. SecurityAffairs – hacking, IoT devices). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Hacker's King

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

You probably know about Netcat a Swiss Army Knife for networking pen-testing tool for hackers and cybersecurity experts, but what if you get something like that for Internet Of Things (IoT) devices to test their security before an actual hacker does. Specific modules for the technology to be audited.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2024

has charged a Chinese national for hacking thousands of Sophos firewall devices worldwide in 2020. has charged the Chinese national Guan Tianfeng (aka gbigmao and gxiaomao) for hacking thousands of Sophos firewall devices worldwide in 2020. and its employee Guan Tianfeng for hacking U.S. concludes the report. ” The U.S.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 7, 2020

Microsoft is offering researchers $100,000 if they can crack the company's custom-built Linux OS for Internet of Things devices.

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Heimadal Security

AUGUST 22, 2023

TP-Link Tapo L530E smart bulb is a top seller, including through Amazon and TP-link Tapo smart device […] The post Vulnerabilities in TP-Link IoT Devices Can Get You Hacked appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2021

This flaw potentially affects millions of IOT devices manufactured by no less than 17 vendors, including some ISPs. . The ongoing attacks were spotted by researchers from Juniper Threat Labs , experts believe that were conducted by a threat actor that targeted IoT devices in a campaign since February. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

The company discovered the zero-day vulnerabilities in IoT live-streaming cameras, used in industrial operations, healthcare, and other sensitive environments. ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, PTZOptics cameras)

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Researchers at AT&T discovered a new BotenaGo botnet that is using thirty three exploits to target millions of routers and IoT devices. BotenaGo is a new botnet discovered by researchers at AT&T that leverages thirty three exploits to target millions of routers and IoT devices. SecurityAffairs – hacking, BotenaGo).

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Recently the leak of a collection of files apparently stolen from the Chinese government hacking contractor, I-Soon, exposed Chinese hacking capabilities. Recently someone has leaked on GitHub [ 1 , 2 ] a collection of files apparently stolen from the Chinese hacking firm, I-Soon.

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Troy Hunt

MAY 14, 2021

: I’m Back at a *REAL* Conference; Dealing with RSI; Shellies and MQTT; My IoT Aircon Hack; Drowning in Data Breaches. References I've been at a real conference this week, with people and all!

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Cybersecurity researchers discovered a new variant of the P2PInfect botnet that targets routers and IoT devices. Researchers at Cado Security Labs discovered a new variant of the P2Pinfect botnet that targets routers, IoT devices, and other embedded devices. ” reads the report published by Cado Security.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Within the last couple of months, smart device vulnerabilities have been piling up, prompting businesses to protect their Internet of Things (IoT) environments. While Teslas aren’t the typical business IoT device, their connection to the internet makes them a cyber threat as much as your business’s other IoT technology.

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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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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2022

A vulnerability in the domain name system (DNS) component of the uClibc library impacts millions of IoT products. Nozomi Networks warns of a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-05-02, in the domain name system (DNS) component of the uClibc library which is used by a large number of IoT products. To nominate, please visit:?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

Related: We’re in the midst of ‘cyber Pearl Harbor’ Peel back the layers of just about any sophisticated, multi-staged network breach and you’ll invariably find memory hacking at the core. Here’s what I took away from our discussion: Transient hacks. This quickly gets intricately technical. Branching attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 4, 2022

They are often unaware of the risks they take on, which can include hacking, fraud, phishing, and more. This can be compounded by certain enterprises using the Internet of Things (IoT) that don’t have good security. Related: Using employees as human sensors. Storing authentication credentials for the API is a significant issue.

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 2, 2021

See the references for all the details, but plenty of cyber, some IoT weather station discussion and a bit of chatter around career and me deciding I want to do a "Hack Your Career More" talk once we all get back to doing events in person. Lots of little bits and pieces this week in a later and shorter than usual update.

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Troy Hunt

MARCH 12, 2021

Cyber stuff, audio stuff, IoT stuff - it's all there! Gab got hacked again with a heap of posts made under users' identities (this is what happens when you don't take your first breach seriously enough!) A big, big week with a heap of different things on the boil.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2025

The ShellScript is loaded onto IoT devices such as IP cameras, and network devices, revealing that the Murdoc Botnet specifically targets IoT devices via this mechanism, leveraging C2 servers for new Mirai variant propagation. The Qualys Threat Research Unit discovered over 500 samples containing ELF files and ShellScript files.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2025

Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – Anyone Can Hack IoT- Beginner’s Guide To Hacking Your First IoT Device appeared first on Security Boulevard. Originating from the conferences events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center ; and via the organizations YouTube channel.

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