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AT&T Alien Labs finds new Golang malware (BotenaGo) targeting millions of routers and IoT devices with more than 30 exploits

CyberSecurity Insiders

Deployed with more than 30 exploits, it has the potential of targeting millions of routers and IoT devices. Ensure minimal exposure to the Internet on Linux servers and IoT devices and use a properly configured firewall. 2830690: ETPRO EXPLOIT GPON Authentication Bypass Attempt (CVE-2018-10561). Recommended actions.

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Port scan attacks: Protecting your business from RDP attacks and Mirai botnets

Malwarebytes

Compromised detections: RDP attacks and Mirai botnets Cybercriminals typically conduct reconnaissance on the target port before using what are called dictionary attacks, entering and trying out known usernames and passwords to see if any of the combinations grant access. If set to monitor and detect, the policy will not block the ports.

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BotenaGo strikes again – malware source code uploaded to GitHub

CyberSecurity Insiders

Alien Labs expects to see new campaigns based on BotenaGo variants targeting routers and IoT devices globally. As of the publishing of this article, antivirus (AV) vendor detection for BotenaGo and its variants remains behind with very low detection coverage from most of AV vendors. Figure 7 shows BotenaGo’s main function.

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Understanding AI risks and how to secure using Zero Trust

CyberSecurity Insiders

Here are some capabilities within Zero Trust that can help mitigate risks: Identity and Access Management (IAM) : IAM requires the implementation of robust authentication mechanisms, such as multi-factor authentication, alongside adaptive authentication techniques for user behavior and risk level assessment.

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RSAC insights: Deploying SOAR, XDR along with better threat intel stiffens network defense

The Last Watchdog

So from inside SolarWinds, these elite hackers were able to distribute authentic, though infectious, Orion updates. These playbooks are then used to trigger automated responses to known threats, thus relieving a human analyst from having to manually filter vast tiers of threat data. FireEye naturally notified SolarWinds.

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Application Security: Complete Definition, Types & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Controls can be anything from good password hygiene to web application firewalls and internal network segmentation, a layered approach that reduces risk at each step. Web application firewalls (WAF) serve as a barrier to protect applications from various security threats.

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The Internet of Things: Security Risks Concerns

Spinone

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used to describe the network of interconnected electronic devices with “smart” technology. The Security Risks of IoT Devices Every piece of hardware and software that you use and is connected to the internet has the potential to be accessed by cybercriminals.