The Hacker News

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is urging manufacturers to get rid of default passwords on internet-exposed systems altogether, citing severe risks that could be exploited by malicious actors to gain initial access to, and move laterally within, organizations.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2022

Researchers from Cyber looked for VNC exposed over the internet and discovered over 8000 VNC instances with authentication disabled, most of them in China, Sweden, and the United States. Exposing VNCs to the internet, increases the likelihood of a cyberattack. connected via VNC and exposed over the internet. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 15, 2022

To consumers, the Internet of Things might bring to mind a smart fridge that lets you know when to buy more eggs, or the ability to control your home’s lighting and temperature remotely through your phone. But for cybersecurity professionals, internet-connected medical devices are more likely to be top-of-mind. The network side.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical risks posed by global IT disruptions and supply chain weaknesses. This case underscores the serious risk that social engineering and supply chain attacks pose to open-source projects. The issue serves as a reminder of the potential risks inherent in widely used software.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 15, 2023

Related: Privacy rules for vehicles As vehicles continue to offer modern features such as app-to-car connectivity, remote control access, and driver assistance software, a huge risk lurks in the shadows. The risk of compromise is not just theoretical; there have been instances where vehicles were momentarily commandeered.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Among the key findings: Widespread vulnerabilities: The OIG's passive assessment revealed critical or high-risk vulnerabilities in 97 drinking water systems serving more than 26.6 OT/ICS environments are often critical components of all organizations, not just manufacturing and critical infrastructure. million people.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 3, 2025

millionwill go toward creating an EU Cybersecurity Reserve, a rapid-response force to tackle cyberattacks targeting hospitals, energy grids, and undersea internet cables. Climate and disaster management: Enhancing the Destination Earth initiative, which aims to create a digital twin of Earth for climate research and risk assessment.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

The risks are about to get worse, because computers are being embedded into physical devices and will affect lives, not just our data. As a result, we are stuck with hackable internet protocols, computers that are riddled with vulnerabilities and networks that are easily penetrated. Security is not a problem the market will solve.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

By learning how to use online platforms safely from the tips below, you will be able to minimize the risks of identity theft and money fraud. Everything connected to the internet is vulnerable to cyber attacks. When device manufacturers and software developers find out about bugs, they immediately release a patch to fix them.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2024

It is essential to understand the risks posed by quantum computing, as future advancements could compromise today's encrypted data, opening new opportunities for threat actors. Attackers are intercepting and storing encrypted internet traffic in anticipation of future quantum decryptiona practice known as "store now, decrypt later."

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2021

From smart homes that enable you to control your thermostat from a distance to sensors on oil rigs that help predict maintenance to autonomous vehicles to GPS sensors implanted in the horns of endangered black rhinos , the internet of things is all around you. A Safer Internet of Things. The post The Internet of Things Is Everywhere.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The issue is that these tens of billions of new devices will likely amplify the inherent security risks of IoT. In the absence of IoT security regulations, many smart product manufacturers simply release new devices that lack built-in security measures and have not undergone proper security review and testing.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

There is definitely a national security risk in buying computer infrastructure from a country you don't trust. The risk of discovery is too great, and the payoff would be too low. If there's any lesson from all of this, it's that everybody spies using the Internet. This is a complicated topic. The United States does it.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 24, 2019

Accounting for third-party risks is now mandated by regulations — with teeth. Allen is a widely respected thought leader on this topic, having launched Shared Assessments in 2005 as an intel-sharing and training consortium focused on third-party risks. That out of the way, business can proceed with less risk.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2022

RANs RANs are proprietary to each equipment manufacturer. That adds complexity to the network and changes the risk landscape for wireless communications. With 4G, the RAN signal was based for the first time on the Internet Protocol (IP). With 4G, the RAN signal was based for the first time on the Internet Protocol (IP).

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The vulnerability Context Security discovered meant exposing the Wi-Fi credentials of the network the device was attached to, which is significant because it demonstrates that IoT vulnerabilities can put other devices on the network at risk as well. Are these examples actually risks in IoT?

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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. Check to see if there are any updates or patches: If a manufacturer has discovered a vulnerability in their product, they’ll often release a software patch.

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Cisco Security

MAY 24, 2021

The way suppliers conduct business, as well as they products they sell, could put you and your family at risk. In the business world, digital supply chains present very real risks too, even with well-established, trusted partners. They have a long, established history of design and manufacturing excellence.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

These are not uncommon risks. The devices themselves can’t be secured, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use basic IT techniques to reduce our security risks. Industries with very expensive operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as healthcare or industrial manufacturing, can be especially vulnerable.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Sensitive Content Warnings is an optional feature that blurs images that may contain nudity before viewing, and when an image that may contain nudity is about to be sent or forwarded, it will remind users of the risks of sending nude imagery and preventing accidental shares.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Related: How PKI could secure the Internet of Things If that sounds too complicated to grasp, take a look at the web address for the home page of this website. Consumers should be wary of PKI-fueled risks they face online today – and take steps to avoid them. Compromised certificates pose an insidious risk of fraud and data theft.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 24, 2025

The act applies to both manufacturers and suppliers of software and hardware products sold within the EU. It establishes common cybersecurity rules for manufacturers and developers of products with digital elements, and it covers both hardware and software. What Risks Does the CRA Address?

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2019

Security expert discovered multiple flaws in 4G routers manufactured by several companies, some of them could allow attackers to take over the devices. G Richter, a security researcher at Pen Test Partners discovered multiple vulnerabilities 4G routers manufactured by different vendors. ” states the post published by the experts.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 1, 2024

The integration of Adaptiva’s OneSite Patch with CrowdStrike Exposure Management allows for automated, risk-based prioritization of patches, significantly reducing the time required to address vulnerabilities. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be. (LW

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Consumers and organizations are enthused about the operational benefits of more robust mobile connectivity, but the shift to 5G networks doesn’t come without risks. Service providers and 5G-enabled device manufacturers both have critical roles to play in the success and sustainability of this wireless network rollout.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The number of internet-facing cameras in the world is growing exponentially. Businesses and homeowners increasingly rely on internet protocol (IP) cameras for surveillance. New research by Cybernews shows an exponential rise in the uptake of internet-facing cameras. Surge in internet-facing cameras.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Key Findings During the reporting period (August 1, 2024January 31, 2025), the manufacturing sector faced a turbulent threat landscape: Attackers ramped up their abuse of remote external services software, used impersonating domains for targeted spearphishing attacks, and continued to target the sector with ransomware.

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Joseph Steinberg

MARCH 8, 2022

And, yes, I should also congratulate you on your having managed to get Ukrainian videos onto Russian television – but, let’s face it, it’s 2022, not 1980, and Russians had already seen those videos on the Internet. And, of course, you also put your own nations at future risk through your support for vigilantism and anarchy.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 30, 2018

As the Industrial Internet of Things continues to transform the global industrial manufacturing and critical infrastructure industries, the threat of aggressive, innovative and dangerous cyber-attacks has become increasingly concerning. A risk management plan is already a fundamental tool in the business world.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Manufacturing needs to adopt a Zero Trust approach to mitigate increased cyber threats. Long gone is the time when manufacturing systems and operations were siloed from the Internet and, therefore, were not a cybersecurity target. Thu, 10/20/2022 - 06:20. Survey’s key findings.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 17, 2025

The ransomware targets unpatched internet-facing servers, impacting systems across 70+ countries in sectors like critical infrastructure, health care, governments, education, technology, manufacturing, and small- to medium-sized businesses. This threat hunt identifies accounts at risk of this attack vector.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Serious risks occur when OT systems with very limited cybersecurity protections which control the grid are "connected" even to private isolated networks. Like all industries, however, it will require an increased level of investment in cybersecurity to offset the risks that come with new highly-efficient smart systems.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 8, 2021

Transportation Command in 2017, after learning that their computerized logistical systems were mostly unclassified and on the internet. This is just one of many risks to our normal civilian computer supply chains. .” That was Bruce’s response at a conference hosted by U.S. This is not speculative. weapons systems.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2021

billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices. While SP 800-213 applies to federal agencies, the latter three are specific to IoT manufacturers. Guidance for Manufacturers. A universe of devices and technology has fallen into our laps at a speed that organizations struggle to manage effectively. In 2019, there were an estimated 9.9

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Being constantly connected to the internet, they are either protected by basic passwords or, in some cases, have no password protection at all. In response, manufacturers are intensifying their cybersecurity efforts, incorporating advanced CI/CD workflows to safeguard medical devices from escalating attacks.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Major Belgium’s telecom operator Proximus announced on Friday that it will gradually replace its equipment from the Chinese manufacturer Huawei. One of the major Belgium telecom operator Proximus announced on Friday that it will gradually replace its equipment from the Chinese manufacturer Huawei.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

“InfraGard connects critical infrastructure owners, operators, and stakeholders with the FBI to provide education, networking, and information-sharing on security threats and risks,” the FBI’s InfraGard fact sheet reads. This is a developing story. Updates will be noted here with timestamps.

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