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Akira ransomware gang used an unsecured webcam to bypass EDR

Security Affairs

The Akira ransomware gang exploited an unsecured webcam to bypass EDR and launch encryption attacks on a victim’s network. Cybersecurity researchers at S-RM team discovered a novel attack technique used by the Akira ransomware gang. Realizing EDR was active, they pivoted by scanning the network for vulnerable devices.

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Zxyel Flaw Powers New Mirai IoT Botnet Strain

Krebs on Security

This week, security researchers said they spotted that same vulnerability being exploited by a new variant of Mirai , a malware strain that targets vulnerable Internet of Things (IoT) devices for use in large-scale attacks and as proxies for other cybercrime activity.

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Ghost Ransomware a Persistent Global Threat to Critical Infrastructure

SecureWorld News

The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about Ghost (Cring) ransomware, a sophisticated cyber threat that has been compromising critical infrastructure, businesses, and government entities worldwide.

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From Sensors to Servers: End-to-End Security for IoT in Critical Utility Networks

SecureWorld News

A connected world means a vulnerable world Utilities now rely on large networks of IoT devices, from sensors buried underground to servers that crunch data in remote locations. But the moment we bring IoT into the mix, we create thousands of potential entry points for attackers.

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LW ROUNDTABLE — How 2024’s cyber threats will transform the security landscape in 2025

The Last Watchdog

Williams Dr. Darren Williams , CEO, BlackFog Lesser-known ransomware groups like Hunters International will grow rapidly, leveraging AI for more efficient attacks, while “gang-hopping” by cybercriminals complicates attribution and containment. This empowers them to proactively prioritize what matters most.

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MY TAKE: Why DDoS weapons will proliferate with the expansion of IoT and the coming of 5G

The Last Watchdog

Related: IoT botnets now available for economical DDoS blasts. This attacker easily located IoT devices that used the manufacturers’ default security setting. He set loose a self-replicating internet worm to gain control of 600,000 household IoT devices. In fact, it can be argued that the opposite is happening. Barest tip.

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The future of IoT ransomware – targeted multi-function bots and more cyberattacks  

Security Boulevard

A new IoT malware was detected in October 2021 with as many as 30 exploit mechanisms that were coded into it. The post The future of IoT ransomware – targeted multi-function bots and more cyberattacks appeared first on Security Boulevard. Once it infects a device, it creates two backdoor ports viz., […].

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