Security Affairs

AUGUST 5, 2022

Researchers from FortiGuard Labs have discovered a new IoT botnet tracked as RapperBot which is active since mid-June 2022. RapperBot has limited DDoS capabilities, it was designed to target ARM, MIPS, SPARC, and x86 architectures. The bulk of the malware code contains an implementation of an SSH 2.0

IoT 133

IoT Malware Passwords Authentication 133

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Researchers from FortiGuard Labs discovered the previously undetected RapperBot IoT botnet in August, and reported that it is active since mid-June 2022. ssh/authorized_keys, anyone with the corresponding private key can authenticate the SSH server without supplying a password. Once stored public keys stored in ~/.ssh/authorized_keys,

DDOS 96

DDOS IoT Malware Architecture 96

Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2022

The botnet targets multiple architectures, including arm, bsd, x64, and x86. The Enemybot botnet employs several methods to spread and targets other IoT devices. It uses a list of hardcoded username/password combinations to login into devices in the attempt to access systems using weak or default credentials.

DDOS 129

DDOS Architecture Malware Cybercrime 129

Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2022

CVE-2022-2141 (CVSS score: 9.8) – Improper authentication allows a user to send some SMS commands to the GPS tracker without a password. Experts found a sixth issued that has yet to receive a CVE (CVSS score: 8.1) – all devices ship preconfigured with the default password 123456, as does the mobile interface.

Manufacturing 99

Manufacturing Passwords Mobile Authentication 99

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 11, 2023

Our organization is currently running with a mix of Identity and Access Management Frameworks customized and embedded in the holistic ISO 27001 Cyber Security Framework. My organization is considering password less authentication framework, but now combines a password with any of the other two ways of authentication below.

Authentication 100

Authentication Passwords Accountability Government 100

Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2022

The botnet targets multiple architectures, including arm, bsd, x64, and x86. The Enemybot botnet employs several methods to spread and targets other IoT devices. It uses a list of hardcoded username/password combinations to login into devices in the attempt to access systems using weak or default credentials.

Malware 138

Malware DDOS IoT Cybercrime 138

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2023

Known as black , white , and gray box pentests, these differ in how much information is provided to the pentester before running the simulated attacks. Limited tests can focus on narrower targets such as networks, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, physical security, cloud security, web applications, or other system components.

Penetration Testing 98

Penetration Testing Wireless Passwords Social Engineering 98

Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2023

Threat actors behind the campaign aimed at building a botnet to use for a range of criminal activities from password spraying to digital advertising fraud. The experts discovered that the malicious code had been compiled for different architectures. ” concludes the report.

Malware 77

Malware Advertising Cybercrime Passwords 77

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Devices running no longer supported firmware will not receive security updates in the future with the result that they will be more exposed to cyber-attacks. For this reason, it is essential to disconnect these devices from the internet, disable remote access, and use a strong, unique password.

Firmware 95

Firmware Architecture Internet Internet 95

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

The BotenaGo botnet was first spotted in November 2021 by researchers at AT&T, the malicious code leverages thirty-three exploits to target millions of routers and IoT devices. The experts noticed that the Lillin scanner, unlike the BotenaGo malware, contains 11 pairs of user-password credentials in its code.

Malware 85

Malware IoT Antivirus Architecture 85

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

FBI Director Christopher Wray has warned security teams that companies in the financial sector will see a rise in credential stuff attacks for several months to come. Today’s columnist, Alex Heid, says security teams have to assume user passwords have been compromised and move to a continuous monitoring strategy.

Passwords 82

Passwords Risk Social Engineering Accountability 82

eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Phishing attacks: Deceptive techniques, such as fraudulent emails or websites, trick individuals into revealing sensitive information like credit card and payment information, passwords, or login credentials. Cryptojacking : Unauthorized use of a computer’s processing power to mine cryptocurrencies.

Software 98

Software Data breaches DDOS Ransomware 98

SecureWorld News

MAY 29, 2024

Protecting manufacturing operations requires a shared responsibility model, which includes local plant leadership, manufacturing engineering and operations, and information technology and security teams. Director, Cyber Security, Acumatica, Inc.,

Manufacturing 87

Manufacturing CISO Artificial Intelligence Cyber threats 87

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Hackers targeted a wide range of organizations, such as banks, mail services, Bitcoin sites, VoIP providers, vaccination registration portals, information security media, gaming platforms, government sites, and even security agencies. In second place was Hong Kong (14.36%, a huge jump from 1.8% Meris is Latvian for “plague.”

DDOS 103

DDOS Firewall Manufacturing Wireless 103

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, February 2021. I wrote a blog post about my concerns given Linux is embedded everywhere, yet many of these systems are rarely, and even never updated with security updates.

Energy and Utilities 145

Energy and Utilities Ransomware DDOS Accountability 145

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The Netlogon service is an Authentication Mechanism used in the Windows Client Authentication Architecture which verifies logon requests, and it registers, authenticates, and locates Domain Controllers. The CVE-2020-1472 flaw is an elevation of privilege that resides in the Netlogon.

Authentication 78

Authentication Advertising Architecture Cybercrime 78