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Multiple DDoS botnets were observed targeting Zyxel devices

Security Affairs

Researchers warn of several DDoS botnets exploiting a critical flaw tracked as CVE-2023-28771 in Zyxel devices. Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researchers warned of multiple DDoS botnets exploiting a vulnerability impacting multiple Zyxel firewalls. through 4.73, VPN series firmware versions 4.60 through 5.35.

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Overview of IoT threats in 2023

SecureList

We conducted an analysis of the IoT threat landscape for 2023, as well as the products and services offered on the dark web related to hacking connected devices. In the first half of 2023, 97.91% of password brute-force attempts registered by our honeypots targeted Telnet, and only 2.09%, SSH. Our advantages: 1.

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Widespread exploitation by botnet operators of Zyxel firewall flaw

Security Affairs

Threat actors are actively exploiting a command injection flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-28771, in Zyxel firewalls to install malware. Threat actors are actively attempting to exploit a command injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-28771 , that impacts Zyxel firewalls. through 4.73, VPN series firmware versions 4.60

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Interview With a Crypto Scam Investment Spammer

Krebs on Security

Chaput said that on May 4, 2023, someone unleashed a spam torrent targeting users on these Mastodon communities via “private mentions,” a kind of direct messaging on the platform. Shortly after that, those same servers came under a sustained distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack.

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Reassessing cyberwarfare. Lessons learned in 2022

SecureList

It directly affected satellite modems firmwares , but was still to be understood as of mid-March. The latter confirmed that a threat actor got in through a remote-management network exploiting a poorly configured VPN, and ultimately delivered destructive payloads, affecting tens of thousands of KA-SAT modems.

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Barracuda SecureEdge SASE Review 2023

eSecurity Planet

These one, three, and five year subscriptions provide enhanced support for the hardware, firmware maintenance, security updates, and optional participation in early-release firmware updates. Subscribe The post Barracuda SecureEdge SASE Review 2023 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. Sophos: Noted that 43% of all 2023 malware signature updates are for stealers, spyware, and keyloggers often used to steal credentials from devices.