IoT, Network Security and Social Engineering

Brits Ban Default Passwords — and More IoT Stupidity

Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2024

The UK’s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act aims to improve the security of net-connected consumer gear. The post Brits Ban Default Passwords — and More IoT Stupidity appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Attackers Use 2.8 Million Devices in Major Brute Force Attack

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

million edge and IoT devices from around the world in a massive brute force attack that is targeting edge security systems from Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti, SonicWall, and other vendors, according to the Shadowserver Foundation. Million Devices in Major Brute Force Attack appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Many of these tools protect resources connected to networks, thus shutting down threats as early as possible.

Network Security

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Cybersecurity Research Topics for Beginners: Exploring the Fundamentals

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Network Security: Study network protocols, such as TCP/IP, and analyze common network attacks like DDoS, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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4 Most Common Network Attacks and How to Thwart Them

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The good news is that security teams can learn to anticipate these events and know exactly what to do to stop or prevent them. Why network security matters Before zooming in on specific attack methods, it's important to understand what network security is and why it's a top priority.

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Does AI Enhance Virtual Reality Experiences?

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Network security Furthermore, Internet of Things (IoT) VR applications , particularly those enhanced by AI, are more resource-intensive. The high bandwidth and low-latency connections of these systems can strain traditional network resources, and as such, security may often not be up to scratch.

Artificial Intelligence

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Story of the Year: global IT outages and supply chain attacks

SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This case underscores the serious risk that social engineering and supply chain attacks pose to open-source projects. It emphasizes the importance of implementing stricter security measures, adopting a more vigilant approach to project management, and maintaining careful oversight in regard to projects’ contributors.

Internet

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Cheap Video Doorbell Cams: Tools of Stalkers and Thieves

Security Boulevard

MARCH 1, 2024

EKEN IoT FAIL: Amazon, Sears and Shein still sell security swerving stuff. The post Cheap Video Doorbell Cams: Tools of Stalkers and Thieves appeared first on Security Boulevard.

IoT

IoT Social Engineering Internet Internet

7 Types of Penetration Testing: Guide to Pentest Methods & Types

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

As enterprise IT environments have expanded to include mobile and IoT devices and cloud and edge technology, new types of tests have emerged to address new risks, but the same general principles and techniques apply. This ensures the entirety of the network and its endpoints are marked for testing and evaluation.

Penetration Testing

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Apple Enrages IT — 45-Day Cert Expiration Fury

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The post Apple Enrages IT — 45-Day Cert Expiration Fury appeared first on Security Boulevard. CA/B testing: Ludicrous proposal draws ire from “furious” systems administrators.

System Administration

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A Reactive Cybersecurity Strategy Is No Strategy at All

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

Not long ago, it was revealed that T-Mobile had been breached by bad actors who convinced employees to switch their SIM cards to let them bypass two-factor identification — reminding us how effective social engineering can still be. The issue likely comes down to awareness.

DNS

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Insecure Medical Devices — Illumina DNA Sequencer Illuminates Risks

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 8, 2025

The post Insecure Medical Devices Illumina DNA Sequencer Illuminates Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. IEI-IEI, Oh: Running an obsolete OS, on obsolete hardware, configured with obsolete settings.

Risk

Risk Social Engineering Internet Internet

Apple Lets Stalkers Find YOU — ‘nRootTag’ Team Breaks AirTag Crypto

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The post Apple Lets Stalkers Find YOU nRootTag Team Breaks AirTag Crypto appeared first on Security Boulevard. Dumb Design + Crud Code = Privacy Panic: Its been SEVEN MONTHS, but Tims crew is yet to fix the bugs.

Social Engineering

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

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AI Slop is Hurting Security — LLMs are Dumb and People are Dim

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The post AI Slop is Hurting Security LLMs are Dumb and People are Dim appeared first on Security Boulevard. Artificial stupidity: Large language models are terrible if you need reasoning or actual understanding.

Artificial Intelligence

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New Linux Malware Shikitega Can Take Full Control of Devices

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This strategy seems to be a trade-off, as such services are way easier to take down by authorities, but it allows bypassing network security products that don’t block legitimate providers. AT&T labs provided a list of IoCs (indicators of compromise) that system administrators can use to add specific rules to security solutions.

Malware

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How Much Does Penetration Testing Cost? 11 Pricing Factors

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

However, it is extremely rare to locate this theoretical average company, and this average calculation hides the difference between different types of penetration testing (networks, applications, whole organizations, etc.) and different types of penetration tests (black box, gray box, white box, social engineering, etc.).

Penetration Testing

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Architect a premium network security model like SASE that encompasses SD-WAN , CASB , secure web gateways , ZTNA , FWaaS , and microsegmentation. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. Phishing and Social Engineering. How to Defend Against a Backdoor.

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No, Elon — X DDoS was NOT by Ukraine

Security Boulevard

MARCH 12, 2025

The post No, Elon X DDoS was NOT by Ukraine appeared first on Security Boulevard. X marks the botnet: Outage outrage was a Ukrainian cyberattack, implies our favorite African billionaire comedy villain.

DDOS

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Andrew Hay’s 2025 Cybersecurity Predictions

Andrew Hay

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Zero-trust architecture will evolve beyond network security to encompass cloud workloads, supply chains, and even individual devices. 5G and IoT as Vulnerability Catalysts The proliferation of 5G will dramatically increase the number of connected devices, leading to a new wave of vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity Training and Tech Aren’t Enough; ‘Culture Change’ Needed

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

From Internet of Things (IoT) devices to the cloud and hybrid work endpoints , cybersecurity spending has also grown and shifted since COVID-19 changed the way the world works. “In The report projected another year of growth in investment for the sector, this time at 15%. In 2004, the global cybersecurity market was worth just $3.5

Cybersecurity

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7 Best Penetration Testing Service Providers in 2023

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

BreachLock offers a wide range of services covering cloud , network , application , API , mobile, social engineering and third-party partner tests, and can help with SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 regulatory requirements too. Like BreachLock, ScienceSoft also offers a mix of manual and automated testing.

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Fintech Cybersecurity Trends in 2021

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

When the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) networks. Article by Beau Peters.

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Multi-Factor Authentication Best Practices & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And social engineering can crack even more considering how many people include the names of their families and birthdays. MFA is the bare minimum for securing networks and applications because passwords alone can be too easily hacked. Rise of multi-factor authentication. MFA can be hacked.

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Watch This? Patch This! LG Fixes Smart TV Vulns

Security Boulevard

APRIL 10, 2024

LG Fixes Smart TV Vulns appeared first on Security Boulevard. 4×CVE=RCE or Merely CE? Update your LG TV now, or let hackers root it. But is Bitdefender overhyping the issue? The post Watch This? Patch This!

Social Engineering

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ASUS Router User? Patch ASAP!

Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Or junk it if EOL: Two nasty vulnerabilities need an update—pronto. The post ASUS Router User? Patch ASAP!

Firmware

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‘Perfect 10’ Apple Supply Chain Bug — Millions of Apps at Risk of CocoaPods RCE

Security Boulevard

JULY 2, 2024

The post ‘Perfect 10’ Apple Supply Chain Bug — Millions of Apps at Risk of CocoaPods RCE appeared first on Security Boulevard. Tim looks grim: 10 year old vulnerabilities in widely used dev tool include a CVSS 10.0 remote code execution bug.

Risk

Risk Social Engineering Data privacy Software

‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The post ‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing appeared first on Security Boulevard. PR FAIL: Were 3 million toothbrushes hacked into a botnet? Or does a Fortinet spokeschild have egg on his face?

Hacking

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FCC: Phone Network Bugs Must Be Fixed — But are SS7/Diameter Beyond Repair?

Security Boulevard

APRIL 5, 2024

The post FCC: Phone Network Bugs Must Be Fixed — But are SS7/Diameter Beyond Repair? appeared first on Security Boulevard. Fast enough for government work: The Federal Communications Commission is finally minded to do something about decades-old vulnerabilities.

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South Korean iPhone Ban: MDM DMZ PDQ

Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2024

The post South Korean iPhone Ban: MDM DMZ PDQ appeared first on Security Boulevard. MDM Hindered: Android phones are still OK; this is Samsung’s home, after all.

Social Engineering

Social Engineering Data privacy IoT Engineering

Apple API Allows Wi-Fi AP Location Tracking

Security Boulevard

MAY 23, 2024

The post Apple API Allows Wi-Fi AP Location Tracking appeared first on Security Boulevard. Privacy FAIL: Apple location service returns far more data than it should, to people who have no business knowing it, without your permission.

Social Engineering

Social Engineering Data privacy Engineering IoT

Biggest Ever Password Leak — but is ObamaCare’s RockYou2024 Really NEW?

Security Boulevard

JULY 9, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Credential crunch: Ten billion plain-text passwords in a file—sky falling or situation normal? The post Biggest Ever Password Leak — but is ObamaCare’s RockYou2024 Really NEW?

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ALERT: Thieves??Wi-Fi Camera Jammers

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I❤️POE: Does your home security need a rethink? The post ALERT: Thieves❤️Wi-Fi Camera Jammers appeared first on Security Boulevard. Wireless cameras are kinda useless, say cops.

Wireless

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How to Maximize the Value of Penetration Tests

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2023

For example, a network and firewall penetration testing expert will be unlikely to also have expertise to test web applications for SQL injection , or to understand internet-of-things (IoT) firmware hacking.

Penetration Testing

Penetration Testing Social Engineering Risk Data breaches

PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I?Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The post PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I‑Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs appeared first on Security Boulevard. Underpaid, overworked and angry: Whistleblower in hacker contractor firm for Chinese government blows lid off tactics, techniques and procedures.

Hacking

Hacking Government Digital transformation Social Engineering

Western Digital Hacked: ‘My Cloud’ Data Dead (Even Local Storage!)

Security Boulevard

APRIL 3, 2023

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Déjà Vu: Hack of WD systems leads to My Cloud service outage. Owners unable to access files. The post Western Digital Hacked: ‘My Cloud’ Data Dead (Even Local Storage!)

Hacking

Hacking Social Engineering IoT Engineering

Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8 Bootkit Bug in shim.efi

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Bootkit Bug in shim.efi appeared first on Security Boulevard. Snow joke: A Microsoft researcher found it—and it’s somehow Microsoft’s fault. The post Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8

Social Engineering

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Tesla Staff Shared Saucy Snaps of Customers (Sources Say)

Security Boulevard

APRIL 7, 2023

The post Tesla Staff Shared Saucy Snaps of Customers (Sources Say) appeared first on Security Boulevard. I guess I’m banned from Twitter now: Tesla employees mocked and memeified private photos and videos. Firm’s message boards were full of the stuff.

Social Engineering

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CES 2023 FAIL: Worst in Show for Security and Privacy

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2023

But some vendors faced stiff criticism over their privacy and security stances. The post CES 2023 FAIL: Worst in Show for Security and Privacy appeared first on Security Boulevard. The Consumer Electronics Show wrapped up yesterday.

Social Engineering

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Brits Slap Wrists of DDoS Kids, via NCA’s Fake Booter Sites

Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2023

The post Brits Slap Wrists of DDoS Kids, via NCA’s Fake Booter Sites appeared first on Security Boulevard. UK National Crime Agency nips it in the bud: Aims to scare straight naughty DDoS kiddies.

DDOS

DDOS Social Engineering IoT Engineering

Okta Screws Up (Yet Again) — ALL Customers’ Data Hacked, not just 1%

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The post Okta Screws Up (Yet Again) — ALL Customers’ Data Hacked, not just 1% appeared first on Security Boulevard. You had one job: Last month’s sheer incompetence descends this week into UTTER FARCE.

Hacking

Hacking Social Engineering Authentication Architecture

August Patch Pileup: Microsoft’s Zero-Day Doozy Dump

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 14, 2024

The post August Patch Pileup: Microsoft’s Zero-Day Doozy Dump appeared first on Security Boulevard. See These CVEs: Patch Tuesday—ten zero-days, seven Critical vulns, zero time to waste.

Social Engineering

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Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’

Security Boulevard

MARCH 11, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency penetrated in February, via vuln in Ivanti. The post Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Free rides and traffic jams: U.S.

Hacking

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FBI Warning: China Will Hack US Infra. (via Router Botnet)

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

via Router Botnet) appeared first on Security Boulevard. a/k/a BRONZE SILHOUETTE: FBI head Wray won’t tolerate China’s “real-world threat to our physical safety.” The post FBI Warning: China Will Hack US Infra.

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Brits Ban Default Passwords — and More IoT Stupidity

Attackers Use 2.8 Million Devices in Major Brute Force Attack

Trending Sources

34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

Cybersecurity Research Topics for Beginners: Exploring the Fundamentals

4 Most Common Network Attacks and How to Thwart Them

Does AI Enhance Virtual Reality Experiences?

Story of the Year: global IT outages and supply chain attacks

Cheap Video Doorbell Cams: Tools of Stalkers and Thieves

7 Types of Penetration Testing: Guide to Pentest Methods & Types

Apple Enrages IT — 45-Day Cert Expiration Fury

A Reactive Cybersecurity Strategy Is No Strategy at All

Insecure Medical Devices — Illumina DNA Sequencer Illuminates Risks

Apple Lets Stalkers Find YOU — ‘nRootTag’ Team Breaks AirTag Crypto

Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

AI Slop is Hurting Security — LLMs are Dumb and People are Dim

New Linux Malware Shikitega Can Take Full Control of Devices

How Much Does Penetration Testing Cost? 11 Pricing Factors

Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

No, Elon — X DDoS was NOT by Ukraine

Andrew Hay’s 2025 Cybersecurity Predictions

Cybersecurity Training and Tech Aren’t Enough; ‘Culture Change’ Needed

7 Best Penetration Testing Service Providers in 2023

Fintech Cybersecurity Trends in 2021

Multi-Factor Authentication Best Practices & Solutions

Watch This? Patch This! LG Fixes Smart TV Vulns

ASUS Router User? Patch ASAP!

‘Perfect 10’ Apple Supply Chain Bug — Millions of Apps at Risk of CocoaPods RCE

‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing

FCC: Phone Network Bugs Must Be Fixed — But are SS7/Diameter Beyond Repair?

South Korean iPhone Ban: MDM DMZ PDQ

Apple API Allows Wi-Fi AP Location Tracking

Biggest Ever Password Leak — but is ObamaCare’s RockYou2024 Really NEW?

ALERT: Thieves??Wi-Fi Camera Jammers

How to Maximize the Value of Penetration Tests

PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I?Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs

Western Digital Hacked: ‘My Cloud’ Data Dead (Even Local Storage!)

Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8 Bootkit Bug in shim.efi

Tesla Staff Shared Saucy Snaps of Customers (Sources Say)

CES 2023 FAIL: Worst in Show for Security and Privacy

Brits Slap Wrists of DDoS Kids, via NCA’s Fake Booter Sites

Okta Screws Up (Yet Again) — ALL Customers’ Data Hacked, not just 1%

August Patch Pileup: Microsoft’s Zero-Day Doozy Dump

Irony of Ironies: CISA Hacked — ‘by China’

FBI Warning: China Will Hack US Infra. (via Router Botnet)

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