Krebs on Security

JANUARY 11, 2021

Ubiquiti , a major vendor of cloud-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as routers, network video recorders, security cameras and access control systems, is urging customers to change their passwords and enable multi-factor authentication.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Moreover, predictions made by Gartner indicate that a staggering 59% of organizations plan to support their IoT networks through 5G- which opens up new avenues for cybercriminals to exploit. This article explores the possible ramifications that 5G could have for IoT security, along with some steps that enterprises can take to prepare for it.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

was used by tens of millions of websites approximately 4% of all sites on the internet which highlights the severity of the incident, whose full impact is yet to be determined. Cisco Duo supply chain data breach What happened? Another threat that looms large is data breaches. According to Cloudflare, Polyfill.io

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Growth of IoT Security Solutions With billions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices connecting to networks worldwide, IoT security will be a top priority. Expect an increase in regulations requiring manufacturers to implement stronger security features in devices, alongside enhanced monitoring of IoT networks.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Security researchers discovered some flaws in the Twinkly IoT lights that could be exploited display custom lighting effects and to remotely turn off them. SecurityAffairs – SDUSD , data breach). The post Hacking the Twinkly IoT Christmas lights appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Critical Success Factors to Widespread Deployment of IoT. Digital technology and connected IoT devices have proliferated across industries and into our daily lives. Finally, IoT devices are being used extensively in smart vehicles and home appliances to provide enhanced user experiences. Threat vectors on IoT.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 4, 2021

Ubiquiti’s IoT gear includes things like WiFi routers, security cameras, and network video recorders. Their products have long been popular with security nerds and DIY types because they make it easy for users to build their own internal IoT networks without spending many thousands of dollars.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 7, 2024

The integration of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) strategies with emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things are reshaping the corporate risk landscape. The importance of data protection has been further highlighted by data privacy regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Customized decryption ABE builds upon digital certificates and the Public Key Infrastructure ( PKI ) that underpins secure communications across the Internet. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be. (LW Here are my takeaways.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In fact, the Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report found that “with an unprecedented number of people working remotely, phishing and ransomware attacks increased by 11 percent and 6 percent respectively.” Securing Iot, MEC. Such attacks directly impact service availability, data exfiltration and information integrity.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 14, 2022

I love the possibilities that Internet of Things (IoT) products bring to our lives. But I'm also very concerned about the associated security and privacy risks that IoT products inherently bring to those using them when controls do not exist or are not used to mitigate the risks. Consider just a few recent statistics.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2025

The company offers cellular service, along with 5G development, AI services, IoT solutions, cloud computing, and smart city infrastructure. ” reads the data breach notification published by the company. It holds about 48% of the market share for mobile services, meaning around 34 million subscribers use its network.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 26, 2024

As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, the security of Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices is more critical than ever. When these routers are compromised, the consequences can be severe, leading to operational disruptions, data breaches, and even damage to essential infrastructure.

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Hacker's King

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

In today's hyper-connected world, the internet has transformed the way we communicate, shop, and share information. However, this digital revolution has also given rise to a darker reality: data breaches. You may also like to read: Swiss: Army Knife for IoT Penetration Testing What is a Data breach or Leak?

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2020

According to the 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report , 43% of all nefarious online activities impacted small businesses. According to the annual study conducted by IBM examining the financial impact of data breaches on organizations , the cost of a data breach has risen 12% over the past 5 years and now costs $3.92

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 4, 2022

According to Forbes, “the first half of 2018 was marked by an increase in API-related data breaches, with the 10 largest companies reporting the loss of 63 million personal records.” ” These types of attacks can allow hackers to steal massive amounts of sensitive data, disrupt operations, and even take down websites.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 21, 2021

From January through March 2021, TLS concealed 45 percent of the malware Sophos analysts observed circulating on the Internet; that’s double the rate – 23 percent – seen in early 2020, Dan Schiappa, Sophos’ chief product officer, told me in a briefing. How TLS works is that there is an encryption point and a decryption point.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2025

Attackers are not only encrypting data but also engaging in "double extortion," stealing sensitive patient information to demand higher ransoms. The costly disruptions and data breaches from these attacks have made ransomware defense a top investment area for healthcare organizations. Regional outlook: where is growth happening?

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 30, 2021

NYSE:UI] — a major vendor of cloud-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as routers, network video recorders and security cameras — disclosed that a breach involving a third-party cloud provider had exposed customer account credentials. 11, Ubiquiti Inc.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 16, 2021

Updates on the latest cyber security threats to businesses, data breach disclosures, and security. Data Breach Today Podcast – Data Breach Today. Insightful audio interviews with data breach/security leading practitioners and thought leaders. Cyber Security Today – IT World Canada.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 18, 2018

While retailers digitally transform their businesses to better serve the higher demands of their customers, they’re being challenged with safeguarding personal data to protect customers, partners and suppliers’ critical information. In fact, this year’s report showed a massive increase in data breaches, with 50 percent of U.S.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 28, 2022

There is also ample evidence to suggest that Glupteba may have spawned Meris , a massive botnet of hacked Internet of Things (IoT) devices that surfaced in September 2021 and was responsible for some of the largest and most disruptive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks the Internet has ever seen. But on Dec.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

This is no surprise, given the 17% increase in the number of recorded data breaches during 2021 compared to 2020 ( ITRC ). Additional findings from the report include: Interest in C++ grew by 13% in the past year due to its dominance in game programming and the internet of things (IoT).

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Daycare camera product NurseryCam was hacked last week, the company was forced to shut down its IoT camera service. In response to the incident, the company shut down its IoT camera service on Saturday and reported the security breach to the parents. SecurityAffairs – hacking, IoT). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 4, 2025

Your business depends on APIs, which are essential for contemporary digital experiences, encompassing everything from mobile applications and IoT devices to the rapidly evolving AI landscape. With more than 80% of internet traffic now routed through APIsa number projected to rise significantly due to AI developmentstheir security is crucial.

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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

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT) is very crowded. billion devices will be connected to the Internet by 2020 2. Connected things are what make the IoT – sensors, cameras, wearable electronics, medical devices, automatic controls. But making the IoT work requires trust in the devices and the data they collect.

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Threatpost

JANUARY 21, 2020

Bad actor obtained passwords for servers, home routers, and smart devices by scanning internet for devices open to the Telnet port.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A 2021 report on data breaches found that stolen credentials were the initial attack vector used in 61 percent of breaches. IoT Devices. IoT devices include wearable devices, coffee makers, sensors, and cameras, all of which connect to the Internet. Stolen Credentials. Conclusion.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Exposing the Internet of Things (IoT) Universe. Consumer electronics, business, network appliances, and industrial IoT (IIoT) devices are all driving the exponential growth of IoT systems. IoT products are notoriously vulnerable appliances because the build prioritizes ease of use and connectivity.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Phishing Attacks: Phishing is the top cyber attack, causing 90% of data breaches. Data Breach Costs: The average global cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 Shockingly, 96% of these attacks come through email. Ransomware Attacks: In 2023, a whopping 72.7% of organizations faced ransomware.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

We interviewed Chris Novak from Verizon's incident response team at RSA 2017 and talked about what the company has learned about securing the Internet of Things.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Data breaches, ransomware attacks, and phishing schemes have become common occurrences, affecting everything from small businesses to multinational corporations. These advancements require cybersecurity professionals who can secure systems and data against potential breaches. trillion annually.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Most likely you didn’t pause before you clicked, and got phished or compromised in some other way–possibly by an internet of things device connected to your home network. If you use IoT devices, create a separate network on your router for them since they aren’t always the most secure connections to the outside world.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Paine emphasized the sensitive nature of some user entries: “Of particular interest – the leaked information included sensitive details regarding their MQTT (a common standard messaging protocol for the Internet of Things (IoT) server,” he said. Data breaches appear to be common events these days.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 10, 2021

Another concerning security trend in the transportation sector is its growing reliance on the internet of things (IoT). IoT connectivity is skyrocketing in the industry. Every IoT device in a supply chain or smart city represents a potential gateway for hackers. On average, breaches cost transit companies $3.58

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 30, 2019

While not inaccurate, describing Shodan as a “search engine” for “internet-connected devices” is something of an understatement. Shodan doesn’t help provide much in the way of reassurance by featuring the top three searches on the site: all are links to vulnerable or unprotected internet-enabled cameras.

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