Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2019

Shodan IoT search engine announced the launch of a new service called Shodan Monitor designed to help organizations to maintain track of systems connected to the Internet. Shodan Monitor is a precious tool for organizations that can determine their surface of attack assessing their Internet-exposed systems. Pierluigi Paganini.

Internet 86

Internet Internet IoT Advertising 86

Security Affairs

MAY 5, 2020

Security researchers spotted a new piece of DDoS bot dubbed Kaiji that is targeting IoT devices via SSH brute-force attacks. Last week, the popular security researcher MalwareMustDie and the experts at Intezer Labs spotted a new piece of malware dubbed Kaiji, that is targeting IoT devices via SSH brute-force attacks.

IoT 121

IoT Malware DDOS Advertising 121

Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2020

The availability online of a new collection of Telnet credentials for more than 500,000 servers, routers, and IoT devices made the headlines. The list appears to be the result of an Internet scan for devices using default credentials or easy-to-guess passwords. 33000+ telnet credentials of IoT devices exposed on pastebin.

IoT 82

IoT DDOS InfoSec Internet 82

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2018

2018 was the year of the Internet of Things (IoT), massive attacks and various botnets hit smart devices, These are 5 IoT Security Predictions for 2019. IoT Attacks in 2018. Do the increased attacks mean the industry is becoming accustomed to IoT cyber attacks? Insights from VDOO’s leadership.

IoT 85

IoT Manufacturing Internet Internet 85

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

During the second half of 2022, a variant of the Mirai bot, tracked as V3G4, targeted IoT devices by exploiting tens of flaws. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers reported that a Mirai variant called V3G4 was attempting to exploit several flaws to infect IoT devices from July to December 2022.

IoT 94

IoT DDOS Encryption Malware 94

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Hackers have infected with a piece of malware some IoT devices running Windows 7 designed by three of the world’s largest manufacturers. Security experts from TrapX reported that some IoT devices running Windows 7 have been infected with a piece of malware, is it a supply chain attack? Pierluigi Paganini.

Manufacturing 119

Manufacturing IoT Malware Cryptocurrency 119

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Researchers found that one of the most popular Internet of Things real-time operating system, FreeRTOS, is affected by serious vulnerabilities. Researchers at Zimperium’s zLabs team have found that one of the most popular Internet of Things real-time operating system, FreeRTOS , is affected by serious vulnerabilities. Information Leak.

IoT 86

IoT Cyber Attacks Internet Internet 86

Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2024

A new variant of TheMoon malware infected thousands of outdated small office and home office (SOHO) routers and IoT devices worldwide. The Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen Technologies uncovered an updated version of “ TheMoon ” bot targeting end-of-life (EoL) small home/small office (SOHO) routers and IoT devices.

IoT 116

IoT Cybercrime Internet Internet 116

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

After 2 years of waiting, MalwareMustDie returns with an excellent page of malware analysis of a new IoT malware: Linux/AirDropBot. The beginning of the story: another IoT malware in the wild? Coming to the core topic: IoT botnet threat and their ecosystem.

IoT 82

IoT Malware Internet Internet 82

Security Affairs

MAY 5, 2019

Hacker “Subby” brute-forces the backends of 29 IoT botnets that were using weak or default credentials. A hacker that goes online with the moniker ‘Subby’ took over 29 IoT botnets in the past few week s with brute-force attacks. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

IoT 94

IoT Advertising Hacking Passwords 94

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. v001 / 3.40(ULM.0)b31 Pierluigi Paganini.

IoT 115

IoT Firmware Malware Wireless 115

Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2020

Attackers could leverage a compromised identifier to use mobile Internet at the legitimate user’s expense and carry out fraud and impersonation, Attackers can also hijack user session data containing relevant identifiers (e.g., phone number) of a real subscriber and impersonate him to access the Internet. Pierluigi Paganini.

Mobile 107

Mobile Internet Internet Wireless 107

Malwarebytes

MAY 25, 2022

XorDDoS, a Linux Trojan known for its modularity and stealth, was first discovered in 2014 by the white hat research group, MalwareMustDie (MMD). Security IoT devices. If you have an IoT device at home, know there are ways to secure it. If you plan to get an IoT device soon, buy from a well-known brand.

Malware 133

Malware IoT DDOS DNS 133

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Kenneth Currin Schuchman (21) from Vancouver, Washington pleaded guilty to creating and operating multiple DDoS IoT botnet , including Satori. Kenneth Currin Schuchman (21) from Vancouver, Washington, aka Nexus Zeta, pleaded guilty to creating and operating multiple DDoS IoT botnets. Pierluigi Paganini.

IoT 79

IoT DDOS Internet Internet 79

Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2019

Researchers from WootCloud Labs have uncovered a new IoT botnet named Ares that is targeting Android-based devices. Experts from WootCloud Labs have spotted a new IoT botnet tracked as Ares that is targeting Android-based devices that have a debug port exposed online. IoT #malware branches seen in ???????? .

IoT 76

IoT Passwords Advertising Malware 76

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Akamai researcher Larry Cashdollar reported that a cryptocurrency miner that previously hit only Arm-powered IoT devices it now targeting Intel systems. The researchers revealed that one of his honeypots was hit by this IoT malware that targets Intel machines running Linux. “This one seems to target enterprise systems.”

IoT 86

IoT Cryptocurrency Malware System Administration 86

Security Affairs

JUNE 26, 2019

Security experts warn of a new piece of the Silex malware that is bricking thousands of IoT devices, and the situation could rapidly go worse. Silex is not the first IoT malware with this behavior, back in 2017 BrickerBot bricked millions of devices worldwide. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

IoT 93

IoT Malware Advertising Firmware 93

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Security experts from Kaspersky have published an interesting report on the new trends in the IoT threat landscape. What is infecting IoT devices and how? The researchers set up a honeypot to collect data on infected IoT devices, the way threat actors infect IoT devices and what families of malware are involved.

IoT 79

IoT Passwords Malware Advertising 79

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Avast spotted a new IoT botnet, tracked as Torii, that appears much more sophisticated and stealth of the numerous Mirai variants previously analyzed. Security researchers spotted a new IoT botnet, tracked as Torii, that appears much more sophisticated and stealth of the numerous Mirai variants previously analyzed. Pierluigi Paganini.

IoT 83

IoT Architecture Advertising DDOS 83

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Security experts from Trend Micro discovered that some machine-to-machine (M2M) protocols can be abused to attack IoT and industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems. attackers abuse M2M protocols to target IoT and IIoT devices. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

IoT 83

IoT Internet Internet Advertising 83

Security Affairs

MAY 19, 2020

Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. The post Both Mirai and Hoaxcalls IoT botnets target Symantec Web Gateways appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

IoT 104

IoT DDOS Authentication Advertising 104

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

A security researcher disclosed zero-day flaws in Telestar Digital GmbH IoT radio devices that could be exploited by remote attackers to hijack systems without any user interaction. Kunz and his colleagues were able to brute-force the IoT radio in just 10 minutes and achieve root access with full privileges. . Pierluigi Paganini.

IoT 82

IoT Hacking Firmware Advertising 82

Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2019

The STRONTIUM Russia-linked APT group is compromising common IoT devices to gain access to several corporate networks. Researchers at Microsoft observed the Russia-linked APT group STRONTIUM abusing IoT devices to gain access to several corporate networks. ” IoT risk must be taken seriously. ” continues Microsoft.

IoT 74

IoT Hacking Advertising Government 74

Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

Cybersecurity researchers discovered a new IoT botnet, tracked as Dark Nexux, that is used to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Dark Nexux is the name of a new emerging IoT botnet discovered by Bitdefender that is used to launch DDoS attacks. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

IoT 72

IoT DDOS Architecture Advertising 72

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Security Labs discovered a new IOT bot named “GUCCI”. It seems like the IOT botnet is named after an Italian luxury brand of fashion and leather goods. The IOT threat detection engine picked the infection IP has shown below hosting number of bins for different architectures. Figure 4: Gucci Bot – Source of Distribution.

IoT 71

IoT Advertising Engineering Architecture 71

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Security experts from Sophos Labs have spotted a new piece of IoT malware tracked as Chalubo that is attempting to recruit devices into a botnet used to launch DDoS attacks. The IoT malware ran only on systems with an x86 architecture. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

IoT 78

IoT DDOS Architecture Malware 78

Krebs on Security

APRIL 18, 2023

Kilmer said Faceless has emerged as one of the underground’s most reliable malware-based proxy services, mainly because its proxy network has traditionally included a great many compromised “Internet of Things” devices — such as media sharing servers — that are seldom included on malware or spam block lists.

Malware 243

Malware Passwords Accountability Advertising 243

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The author of an IoT botnet is distributing a backdoor script for ZTE routers that also includes his own backdoor to hack script kiddies. A weaponized IoT exploit script is being used by script kiddies, making use of a vendor backdoor account to hack the ZTE routers. Backdooring rival IoT botnet operator can have several purposes.

IoT 91

IoT Hacking Advertising Accountability 91

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

“The group distributes the bot by exploiting a common command injection vulnerability on internet of things (IoT) devices and Linux servers. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

IoT 88

IoT Advertising DDOS Malware 88

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2019

Experts discovered security flaws in the iLnkP2P peer-to-peer (P2P) system that exposes millions of IoT devices to remote attacks. The iLnkP2P system allows users to remotely connect to their IoT devices using a mobile phone or a PC. Potentially affected IoT devices include cameras and smart doorbells. Pierluigi Paganini.

IoT 78

IoT Hacking Manufacturing Advertising 78

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Security researchers discovered some flaws in the Twinkly IoT lights that could be exploited display custom lighting effects and to remotely turn off them. ’ ~ Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

IoT 76

IoT Hacking DNS Authentication 76

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 24, 2023

First advertised in the cybercrime underground in 2014, RSOCKS was the web-based storefront for hacked computers that were sold as “proxies” to cybercriminals looking for ways to route their Web traffic through someone else’s device. A copy of the passport for Denis Emelyantsev, a.k.a. Denis Kloster, as posted to his Vkontakte page in 2019.

Cybercrime 227

Cybercrime Advertising IoT Malware 227

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The news is not surprising, unfortunately in many cases IoT devices, including IP cameras, are deployed without proper security measures. As worrying as it may seem, this comes as a clear reminder that when cameras are placed on the internet, they must be properly installed with security in mind. ” continues the article.

IoT 123

IoT Internet Internet Hacking 123

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In 2016, the Mirai IoT botnet shut down part of the internet, yet variations still plague us today. Maybe our current approach to IoT botnets isn’t working? Vamosi: The internet. Vamosi: Dyn was an internet performance management and web application security company that has since been bought by Oracle.

IoT 52

IoT DDOS Malware Internet 52

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Even before the appearance of the word (I)IoT, I was breaking hardware devices, as many of you, with a multitude of debuggers (i.e. But it saves my time while hacking (I)IoT targets. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. SecurityAffairs – hacking IoT, Focaccia board).

IoT 79

IoT Hacking Firmware Advertising 79

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

To perform the experiment, we used Internet of Things (IoT) search engines to search for open devices that utilized common printer ports and protocols. After filtering out most of the false positives, we were left with more than 800,000 printers that had network printing features enabled and were accessible over the internet.

Hacking 142

Hacking IoT Firmware Internet 142

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

released June 21, 2014). Similar to the initial two zero-days, the compromised devices could exploit OS command injection vulnerabilities in NTP settings on the affected Internet of Things (IoT) and NVR devices. The vulnerability affects VioStor NVR Versions 5.0.0 and earlier (5.0.0

Firmware 106

Firmware Wireless DDOS IoT 106