Security Affairs

MARCH 9, 2025

The experts warn that a hidden feature poses a security risk for millions of IoT devices. “Tarlogic Securityhas detected a hidden functionality that can be used as a backdoor in the ESP32, a microcontroller that enables WiFi and Bluetooth connection and is present inmillions of mass-market IoT devices.”

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2021

A malicious advertising campaign originating out of Eastern Europe and operating since at least mid-June is targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to home networks, according to executives with GeoEdge, which offers ad security and quality solutions to online and mobile advertisers. Malvertising is Evolving.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In March 2023, Lumen Black Lotus Labs researchers uncovered a sophisticated campaign called HiatusRAT that infected over 100 edge networking devices globally. Starting in mid-June through August 2023, Black Lotus Labs observed multiple newly compiled versions of the HiatusRAT malware discovered in the wild.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

In a digital landscape increasingly dependent on interconnected devices, the rise in malicious Internet of Things (IoT) botnet activity is becoming a significant cause for concern. This tactic is commonly associated with a variety of IoT botnets, exploiting the lax security measures present in billions of IoT devices worldwide.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2023

Sectrio, the premier IoT and OT security company has launched the findings of its latest edition of its much-awaited OT and IoT threat environment landscape analysis report 2023. The […] The post Sectrio’s OT and IoT threat report uncovers the Chinese intelligence conveyor belt appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Researchers warn of a new IoT botnet called Raptor Train that already compromised over 200,000 devices worldwide. Cybersecurity researchers from Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs discovered a new botnet, named Raptor Train, composed of small office/home office (SOHO) and IoT devices.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

What cyberthreats for business will be the greatest in 2023? The ongoing geopolitical storm brings not only classical cyberthreats for business, but also unpredictable risks and ‘black swans’ The main problem for 2023 will be supply-chain stability and cybersecurity. Threat modeling approaches will be changed in 2023.

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Dark Reading

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With 5G IoT devices projected to hit 49 million units by 2023, researchers launch programs to keep IoT from becoming a blackhole of exfiltration.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Digital transformation: The integration of IoT, SCADA systems, and advanced analytics has increased operational efficiency but also expanded the attack surface. A report from 2023 revealed that 67% of energy and utility companies faced ransomware attacks, with many incidents exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Introduction The convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and endpoint security has become a pivotal focal point for small businesses. The integration of IoT has revolutionized operational processes. The post Unlocking IoT Endpoint Security in 2023: What You Need to Know appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

As we look forward to 2023 a number of emerging trends are top security areas that executives should focus. This area will continue to be an ongoing challenge for organizations in 2023. This challenge will continue in 2023 and we expect that the growth in this area will be in the double digits. IoT and DoS. Ransomware.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Cybersecurity researchers discovered a new variant of the P2PInfect botnet that targets routers and IoT devices. Researchers at Cado Security Labs discovered a new variant of the P2Pinfect botnet that targets routers, IoT devices, and other embedded devices. ” reads the report published by Cado Security.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2023

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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SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2023: Kaspersky solutions blocked 694,400,301 attacks from online resources across the globe. Financial threats Financial threat statistics In Q3 2023, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 76,551 unique users.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This was the Internet of Things (IoT). In 2023, we upgraded the “thinking” part with large-language models (LLMs) like GPT. And they will increasingly control our environment, through IoT devices and beyond. And it had smarts in the middle, using sensor data to figure out what to do and then actually do it.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The statistics in this report cover the period from November 2022 through October 2023. Fill the form below to download the Kaspersky Security Bulletin 2023. Millions of Kaspersky users around the globe assist us in collecting information about malicious activity. Found 106,357,530 unique malicious URLs.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2025

Cato CTRL researchers observed a new botnet, called Ballista botnet, which is exploiting a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-1389 (CVSS score 8.8), in TP-Link Archer routers. Since early 2025, Cato CTRL has tracked the Ballista botnet targeting TP-Link Archer routers via CVE-2023-1389.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 25, 2023

According to recent threat intelligence from SonicWall, global ransomware attempts declined 31% YoY as cybercriminals and nation-state actors opted for never-before-seen malware variants, IoT malware, and cryptojacking in attacks motivated by financial gain and state-sponsored hacktivism.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 – What it is and why we should be aware madhav Tue, 10/03/2023 - 05:33 The inception of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004 came at a critical juncture in our technological history. As we are well and truly in the digital-first age, the need for robust cybersecurity measures is glaringly evident.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 21, 2022

While many of the same trends and threats remain, 2023 is likely to keep us on our toes as these threats mature and the landscape continues to shift. Many security professionals have emphasized the importance of asset management for IoT and other internet-connected devices. Increased challenges for web application asset management.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2023

Increased vulnerability is causing headaches and expenses due to numerous societal shifts – whether it’s the proliferation of the internet of things (IoT) in every aspect of business and society, or the widespread adoption of home and remote working that began during the Covid-19 pandemic and has persisted in many organizations.In

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

My Predictions for Cybersecurity in 2023 were… Technology enables opportunities as fast as it introduces threats. Here are my predictions for 2023. Types of attacks.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2023

IoT and OT Cybersecurity predictions for India for 2023 are based on the trends we have observed in India’s digital space over the last 4 years, our research on […]. The post 2023 will be an important year for cybersecurity in India appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2023

Since March 2023, Unit 42 researchers have observed a variant of the Mirai botnet spreading by targeting tens of flaws in D-Link, Zyxel, and Netgear devices. Since March 2023, researchers at Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 have observed a new variant of the Mirai botnet targeting multiple vulnerabilities in popular IoT devices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

Here are the five challenges that will alter the industry in 2023: Zero trust will replace perimeter security. Organizational data is flowing outside of traditional closed networks and into the cloud, while the 5G-powered Internet of Things (IoT) is vastly multiplying endpoints at risk from attack.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2023

The post CES 2023 FAIL: Worst in Show for Security and Privacy appeared first on Security Boulevard. The Consumer Electronics Show wrapped up yesterday. But some vendors faced stiff criticism over their privacy and security stances.

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We Live Security

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Have we learned nothing from late IoT regulations that left the market swamped with old insecure devices? AI has been around for a while now, but governments are only starting to issue legislation to regulate it. Is it too late?

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The Hacker News

APRIL 18, 2025

percent of the attacks between November 2023 and February 2025 targeting the United States. From 2020 to 2023, the XorDDoS trojan has increased significantly in prevalence," Cisco Talos researcher Joey Chen said in a Thursday analysis.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 6, 2023

Developers of ThingsBoard, an open-source platform for managing IoT devices that's used in various industry sectors, have fixed a vulnerability that could allow attackers to escalate their privileges on a server and send requests with administrative privileges.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The unexpected drop in malicious activity connected with the Mozi botnet in August 2023 was due to a kill switch that was distributed to the bots. First, the drop manifested in India on August 8," ESET said in an analysis published this week. "A A week later, on August 16, the same thing happened in China.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2024

. “Using a Mirai malware variant that incorporates ChaCha20 and XOR decryption algorithms, it has been seen compromising vulnerable Internet of Things (IoT) devices in the wild, such as the DigiEver DVR, and TP-Link devices through CVE-2023-1389.”

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 9, 2023

A critical vulnerability affecting the Syrus4 IoT Gateway, a technology found in over 119,000 vehicles across 49 countries, has been left unpatched for months, leaving millions of drivers vulnerable to hacking.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2023

An ongoing rise in IoT attacks sees many companies and consumers facing threats from spying to having data stolen. Read More The post The Ongoing Rise in IoT Attacks: What We’re Seeing in 2023 appeared first on Nuspire. The post The Ongoing Rise in IoT Attacks: What We’re Seeing in 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

What are some personal cybersecurity concerns for 2023? IBM describes the internet of things (IoT) as the “the concept of connecting any device … to the Internet and to other connected devices.” Basically, the IoT encompasses anything from smart microwaves and fridges to self-driving cars and fitness devices (to name a few).

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 3, 2024

The hidden weakness: human error Despite leaps in cybersecurity technology, human error remains an Achilles heel in SCADA and IoT security. Then there's Nvidia's 2023 cyberattack, where phishing schemes tricked personnel into surrendering their credentials and exposing sensitive records. The attacker's gateway? Human blunders.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 1, 2022

I had the chance to discuss the wider significance of Matter with Mike Nelson, DigiCert’s vice president of IoT security. The security specification raises the bar for IoT security and privacy through the following approaches: •Establishing a strong device identity so only trusted devices can join a smart home.

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Trend Micro

MAY 16, 2023

An overview of the Lemon Group’s use of preinfected mobile devices, and how this scheme is potentially being developed and expanded to other internet of things (IoT) devices. This research was presented in full at the Black Hat Asia 2023 Conference in Singapore in May 2023.

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