Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2021

On August 15, firmware security company IoT Inspector published details about the flaws. “On August 16th, three days ago, multiple vulnerabilities in a software SDK distributed as part of Realtek chipsets were disclosed by IoT Inspector Research Lab [1]. ” reported IoT Inspector. ” reported IoT Inspector.

IoT 121

IoT Firmware Internet Internet 121

The State of Security

MAY 3, 2022

I wrote about scammers in 2020 and IoT in 2021, and I really thought I’d write about IoT again this year. After all, there’s no shortage of IoT blunders […]… Read More. Over the past few years, I’ve used Star Wars Day as a way to talk about two of my favourite things – Star Wars and cybersecurity.

Scams 107

Scams IoT Cybersecurity Cybercrime 107

Trend Micro

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

This week, learn about what the future of cybercrime could potentially look like by the start of the next decade, according to Trend Micro’s Project 2030. Also, read on how a hacker stole $784k in crypto through SIM swaps.

Cybercrime 91

Cybercrime Cyber threats IoT 91

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Mozi is an IoT botnet that borrows the code from Mirai variants and the Gafgyt malware , it appeared on the threat landscape in late 2019. In mid-2021, Qihoo 360 researchers reported that the botnet was composed of more 1.5 million infected systems, most of them in China (830,000). ” concludes the report.

IoT 94

IoT Manufacturing Malware Hacking 94

Krebs on Security

APRIL 18, 2023

Kilmer said when Spur first started looking into Faceless, they noticed almost every Internet address that Faceless advertised for rent also showed up in the IoT search engine Shodan.io Those with IoT zero-days could expect payment if their exploit involved at least 5,000 systems that could be identified through Shodan. In 2013, U.S.

Malware 240

Malware Passwords Accountability Advertising 240

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 10, 2021

While many sectors didn’t have to worry about cybercrime in the past, rapid digitization and increased connectivity have opened the door for new risks. The industry still isn’t one people think of immediately when they think of cybercrime, but that needs to change. IoT connectivity is skyrocketing in the industry.

Cybersecurity 144

Cybersecurity Cybercrime IoT Risk 144

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In December 2021, Google filed a civil lawsuit against two Russian men thought to be responsible for operating Glupteba , one of the Internet’s largest and oldest botnets. ” A report from the Polish computer emergency response team (CERT Orange Polksa) found Glupteba was the biggest malware threat in 2021. .

Cybercrime 240

Cybercrime Malware Internet Internet 240

Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2022

The researchers attribute the botnet to the cybercrime group Keksec which focuses on DDoS-based extortion. The Enemybot botnet employs several methods to spread and targets other IoT devices. The botnet targets multiple architectures, including arm, bsd, x64, and x86. Upon installing the threat, the bot drops a file in /tmp/.pwned

Malware 141

Malware DDOS IoT Cybercrime 141

SecureWorld News

APRIL 11, 2024

The Raspberry Robin malware, a heavily obfuscated Windows worm first identified in late 2021, has become one of the most prevalent threats facing enterprises today. The malware has also demonstrated a shift in its targets, moving from initially focusing on IoT devices to now targeting central Windows systems.

Malware 85

Malware IoT Ransomware Manufacturing 85

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) researchers discovered a new variant of the Zerobot botnet (aka ZeroStresser) that was improved with the capabilities to target more Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Adopt a comprehensive IoT security solution. The IT giant is tracking this cluster of threat activity as DEV-1061.

IoT 114

IoT DDOS Malware Firmware 114

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Also Read: Best Encryption Tools & Software for 2021. We also look into the most dangerous strains today and predictions for 2021. Others go further in estimating ransomware will cost as much as $6 trillion per year starting in 2021 ( Cybersecurity Ventures ). Also Read: Top Threat Intelligence Platforms for 2021.

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Backups Software Encryption 97

SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

For 2021, the judges took on a record number of submissions, identifying which products, people and companies stood out during a tumultuous year. Click here to see the full list of 2021 SC Award finalists. He was previously senior manager at Deloitte, focused on IoT and industrial cybersecurity.

Computers and Electronics 126

Computers and Electronics Technology Education Information Security 126

SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

We can therefore expect that cybercrime groups from either block will feel safe to attack companies from the opposing side. We expect cyberthreats to rise in 2023, as unrest in the world contributes to an increase in cybercrimes. I believe cybercrime is the biggest threat to end-users, but mainly in an indirect fashion.

Cybersecurity 133

Cybersecurity Cyber Insurance Cybercrime IoT 133

Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2023

Someone is sending mysterious smartwatches to the US Military personnel CISA orders govt agencies to fix recently disclosed flaws in Apple devices VMware fixed five memory corruption issues in vCenter Server Fortinet fixes critical FortiNAC RCE, install updates asap More than a million GitHub repositories potentially vulnerable to RepoJacking New Mirai (..)

DDOS 89

DDOS Cybercrime Spyware Malware 89

Security Affairs

JANUARY 21, 2024

Admin of the BreachForums hacking forum sentenced to 20 years supervised release Russia-linked Midnight Blizzard APT hacked Microsoft corporate emails VF Corp December data breach impacts 35 million customers China-linked APT UNC3886 exploits VMware zero-day since 2021 Ransomware attacks break records in 2023: the number of victims rose by 128% U.S.

Artificial Intelligence 96

Artificial Intelligence VPN Hacking Firewall 96

Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2022

The researchers attribute the botnet to the cybercrime group Keksec which focuses on DDoS-based extortion. The Enemybot botnet employs several methods to spread and targets other IoT devices. The botnet targets multiple architectures, including arm, bsd, x64, and x86. Upon installing the threat, the bot drops a file in /tmp/.pwned

DDOS 134

DDOS Architecture Malware Cybercrime 134

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2021

The IoT botnet was tracked as the “Russian2015” because it was using the domain Russian2015.ru. The man will be sentenced on November 10, 2021, he faces up to 10 years in prison. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cybercrime). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

Computers and Electronics 121

Computers and Electronics IoT Cybercrime Internet 121

Hot for Security

APRIL 5, 2021

But regular consumers are equally affected by cybercrime, directly or indirectly. A key stat: cybercrime in 2020 was marked by a visible and aggressive targeting of the human layer. A key stat: cybercrime in 2020 was marked by a visible and aggressive targeting of the human layer. Aligned efforts to capitalize on COVID-19.

Cybercrime 116

Cybercrime Ransomware Cyber threats Surveillance 116

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Below is the list of exploit payloads added to the bot: D-Link: CVE-2015-1187 , CVE-2016-20017 , CVE-2020-25506 , and CVE-2021-45382. “IZ1H9, a Mirai variant, infects Linux-based networked devices, especially IoT devices, turning them into remote-controlled bots for large-scale network attacks.”

DDOS 116

DDOS Wireless Architecture IoT 116

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

A new Linux malware dubbed Shikitega leverages a multi-stage infection chain to target endpoints and IoT devices. Researchers from AT&T Alien Labs discovered a new piece of stealthy Linux malware, dubbed Shikitega, that targets endpoints and IoT devices.

Malware 113

Malware IoT Cryptocurrency Engineering 113

Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

In a report released July 12, researchers at Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs called the AVrecon botnet “one of the largest botnets targeting small-office/home-office (SOHO) routers seen in recent history,” and a crime machine that has largely evaded public attention since first being spotted in mid-2021. com, super-socks[.]com,

Malware 209

Malware VPN Internet Internet 209

Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

According to Cybersecurity Ventures – cybercrime will cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021 ! Cybercrime will cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021 , up from $3 trillion in 2015. Ransomware, the fastest growing type of cybercrime, cost the world $11.5 billion, 6 years of age and older).

Security Awareness 73

Security Awareness Cybersecurity Cybercrime Education 73

SecureList

MAY 25, 2022

” Social engineering became an overwhelming problem this past year, highlighting the surge in repeated cybercrime tactics — 1. It maintains an interesting approach on quantifying success in training programs, “In 2021 we reported that the human element impacted 85% of breaches, which decreased slightly to 82% this year.

Social Engineering 93

Social Engineering Cybercrime Ransomware IoT 93

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Gartner’s list of the top security risks and trends for 2021 included machine identity management for the first time. Coffing notes that the recently discovered ThroughTek Kalay vulnerability compromised 83 million IoT devices , which better machine identity management could have prevented. This should come as no surprise.

IoT 120

IoT Risk Architecture CSO 120

Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2023

This email address is also connected to accounts on several Russian cybercrime forums, including “ __edman__ ,” who had a history of selling “logs” — large amounts of data stolen from many bot-infected computers — as well as giving away access to hacked Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Scams 249

Scams DDOS Cryptocurrency Accountability 249

SecureList

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Kaspersky’s own research found that as of 2021 91% of global medical providers had implemented telehealth capabilities. That’s why we decided to test our assumption and delve into the security landscape of telehealth in 2020 and 2021. In 2021, HIPAA noted 642 data leaks from medical organizations versus 512 in 2019.

Phishing 128

Phishing Healthcare IoT Authentication 128

Security Affairs

AUGUST 8, 2021

Ivanti fixed a critical code execution issue in Pulse Connect Secure VPN RansomEXX ransomware leaks files stolen from Italian luxury brand Zegna VMware addresses critical flaws in its products CVE-2021-20090 actively exploited to target millions of IoT devices worldwide RansomEXX ransomware hit computer manufacturer and distributor GIGABYTE.

VPN 99

VPN Ransomware Manufacturing IoT 99

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Think that IoT is not an issue to address in your organization? Think again if your remote workers have apps on their computing devices connecting to clouds that use AI, and/or have IoT devices that incorporate AI within their functions. Training must be more frequent and go beyond covering phishing and passwords.

IoT 54

IoT Phishing Mobile Passwords 54

Krebs on Security

JUNE 28, 2022

On December 7, 2021, Google announced it was suing two Russian men allegedly responsible for operating the Glupteba botnet, a global malware menace that has infected millions of computers over the past decade. But on Dec.

Passwords 248

Passwords Malware Internet Internet 248

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 22, 2021

We scoured the globe looking for cybersecurity innovators that could make a huge difference and potentially help turn the tide against the exponential growth in cybercrime. The post Kingston Technology Wins Coveted Global InfoSec Awards During RSA Conference 2021 appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. Kingston Is With You.

InfoSec 40

InfoSec Technology Encryption B2C 40

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

.” The IT giant won a lawsuit filed against two Russian nationals involved in the operations of the botnet, the court’s ruling sets an important legal precedent in the fight against cybercrime. Google pointed out that Glupteba operators have resumed activity using platforms and IoT devices that are not operated by Google.

Cybercrime 90

Cybercrime IoT Cryptocurrency Malware 90

McAfee

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Ransomware, nation states, social media and the shifting reliance on a remote workforce made headlines in 2021. In May 2021 for example, the U.S. The initial breach with tactics and tools could be similar as “regular” cybercrime operations, however it is important to monitor what is happening next and act fast. By John Fokker.

Cybercrime 118

Cybercrime Ransomware Risk B2C 118

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, the World Economic Forum (WEF) projects that by 2021: Global cybercrime costs could total approximately $6 trillion in the US. If cybercrime were a country, it would have the third largest economy in the world. Clearly, cybercrime is big business, and it operates like one. How big is the impact of cybercrime?

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Cybercrime DDOS Malware 98

Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2023

The malware was spotted the first time in May 2021, but has been operating under the radar for more than two years. 509 certificates, we assess that some of these second stage C2s have been active since at least October 2021. The researchers identified 41,000 nodes communicating with second-stage C2s within a 28-day window.

Malware 82

Malware Advertising Cybercrime Passwords 82

Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2021

million customers Adobe addresses two critical vulnerabilities in Photoshop Hamburg’s data protection agency (DPA) states that using Zoom violates GDPR Kalay cloud platform flaw exposes millions of IoT devices to hack Fortinet FortiWeb OS Command Injection allows takeover servers remotely 1.9

Data breaches 100

Data breaches Mobile Ransomware DNS 100

Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2022

The Beastmode botnet also includes exploits for the following issues: CVE-2021-45382 targets D-Link products (DIR-810L, DIR-820L/LW, DIR-826L, DIR-830L and DIR-836L) CVE-2021-4045 targets TP-Link Tapo C200 IP camera. CVE-2017-17215 targets Huawei HG532 routers. ” concludes the report. Pierluigi Paganini.

DDOS 86

DDOS Firmware Surveillance IoT 86

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Part of our predictions last year were based on the assumption that in 2021, the pandemic will continue for at least a few months and, because this assumption turned out to be accurate, so did many of our predictions. The medical theme will forever be a popular one for use as bait in cybercrime schemes.

Healthcare 129

Healthcare Ransomware Cybercrime Scams 129