Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

If you use IoT devices, create a separate network on your router for them since they aren’t always the most secure connections to the outside world. Remember, IoT devices also require updating to be as secure as possible, so check to see if all your tech (including that smart doorbell) is up to date.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2020

Within hours after a public disclosure about vulnerabilities that needed patching in enterprise-grade VPN, threat actors shifted into high gear. This pilfered data, in turn, has been channeled into all manner of business scams , consumer fraud, election tampering and cyber espionage. This pattern has happened time and time again.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Second, Japan announced that the government-backed National Institute of Information and Communications Technology would conduct a national scan of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Users can help protect their personal data by using a VPN and protecting each of their web accounts with a strong, unique password.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

Millions in the UK Targeted by Malware via a DHL Scam Text Message. Millions of UK citizens received a scam text message (aka smashing) which impersonated DHL in April. NCSC advice FluBot: Guidance for ‘package delivery’ text message scam . Flubot: Warning over SMS “Package Delivery” Scam Message which Delivers Android Malware.

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Expert Chris Hadnagy advises us, “Unless you’re in the security business or law enforcement, you won’t be familiar with every new scam that pops up. Connect to a secure network and use a company-issued Virtual Private Network (VPN). Lock down your login. Keep your personal and corporate devices on separate Wi-Fi networks.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2024

Increased attack surface The 2024 Paris Olympics will involve a massive digital infrastructure, including ticketing systems, live-streaming platforms, and IoT devices used in venues. Diverse technologies: The integration of various technologies, from traditional IT systems to newer IoT devices, increases the complexity of securing the event.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Thats according to Corvus Insurances Q3 2024 Cyber Threat Report , which said many of the ransomware attacks in Q3 leveraged outdated VPN software and poorly protected VPN gateways.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Take the chemical manufacturer that lost $60 million in August 2024 after an employee fell for a business email compromise (BEC) scam. Encrypt OT communications: Implement application-layer encryption or a VPN overlay to secure all OT communications to ensure attackers cant sniff traffic even if they find an exposed port.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Endpoint: Enables access for human users and computer services and commonly includes PCs, laptops, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT). Virtual private networks (VPNs): Secure remote user or branch office access to network resources through encrypted connections to firewalls or server applications.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2023

Social networks are constantly battling inauthentic bot accounts that send direct messages to users promoting scam cryptocurrency investment platforms. ” One of the crypto investment scam messages promoted in the spam campaigns on Mastodon this month. “On Twitter, more spam and crypto scam.”

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2022

IoT gizmos make our lives easier, but we forget that these doohickeys are IP endpoints that act as mini-radios. Department of Homeland Security described IoT security as a matter of homeland security. IoT devices expose users to two main weaknesses. IoT Means Someone Has To Store Loads Of Data.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 21, 2019

IoT devices are proving to be an integral element for cyber criminals to launch automated attack campaigns to manipulate social media likes, create fake accounts, take over existing accounts, execute credential stuffing , content scraping , click fraud and carry out other cyber villainy. What were they up to?

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