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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture.

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Updated Kmsdx botnet targets IoT devices

Security Affairs

Researchers spotted an updated version of the KmsdBot botnet that is now targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The Akamai Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) discovered a new version of the KmsdBot botnet that employed an updated Kmsdx binary targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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P2PInfect Botnet Is Now Targeting MIPS-Based IoT Devices

Security Boulevard

The operator behind the growing P2PInfect botnet is turning their focus to Internet of Things (IoT) and routers running the MIPS chip architecture, expanding their list of targets and offering more evidence that the malware is an experienced threat actor.

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KmsdBot Malware Gets an Upgrade: Now Targets IoT Devices with Enhanced Capabilities

The Hacker News

An updated version of a botnet malware called KmsdBot is now targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices, simultaneously branching out its capabilities and the attack surface. The binary now includes support for Telnet scanning and support for more CPU architectures," Akamai security researcher Larry W.

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Named Data Networking for IoT

Security Boulevard

What is Named Data Networking for IoT Source: [link] The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has urged a new Internet architecture as IoT differs from the current Internet architecture due to constraints of devices’ resources and enormous volumes of small exchanged data.

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Securing Public Sector Against IoT Malware in 2024

Security Boulevard

The rapid proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) represents vast opportunities for the public sector. However, as IoT innovation and adoption grows, so do the associated security risks. Today’s Internet of Things might as well be called the Internet of Threats.

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IoT Devices a Huge Risk to Enterprises

eSecurity Planet

When millions of people around the world were sent home to work at the onset of the global COVD-19 pandemic, they left behind not only empty offices but also a host of Internet of Things (IoT) devices – from smartwatches to networked printers – that were still connected to corporate networks and cranking away.

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