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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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

The rapid proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) represents vast opportunities for the public sector. However, as IoT innovation and adoption grows, so do the associated security risks. However, as IoT innovation and adoption grows, so do the associated security risks.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

And that (b) we are also likely to see a steep increase in DDoS extortion campaigns as the Cyberwar in Ukraine leads to all-time-high levels of DDoS attacks. IoT Vulnerabilities. Security issues keep plaguing IoT devices dominating the market today. DDOS Botnets. Dr.Mohamed Al Kuwaiti , UAE Cyber Security Council.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2025

Mail, Broadcom Brocade Fabric OS, and Commvault Web Server flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog The Turmoil Following BreachForums Shutdown: Confusion, Risks, and a New Beginning Earth Kurma APT is actively targeting government and telecommunications orgs in Southeast Asia A large-scale phishing campaign targets WordPress WooCommerce (..)

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

To mitigate this security challenge, businesses must educate their employees on the basics of cybersecurity and include cybersecurity policies in the onboarding process of every new employee. IoT Opens Excessive Entry Points. The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology. DDoS Attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: The economic impact of phishing, ransomware, business logic hacking, Business Email Compromise (BEC) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks continues to be devastating. Byron: Companies often underestimate threats, neglect basic cyber hygiene, and fail to educate employees on cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Network Security: Study network protocols, such as TCP/IP, and analyze common network attacks like DDoS, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Internet of Things (IoT) Security: Examine the security risks associated with IoT devices, including privacy concerns, data integrity, and device authentication.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2024

Increased attack surface The 2024 Paris Olympics will involve a massive digital infrastructure, including ticketing systems, live-streaming platforms, and IoT devices used in venues. Diverse technologies: The integration of various technologies, from traditional IT systems to newer IoT devices, increases the complexity of securing the event.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Vendor reports note huge volume of attacks on local and public infrastructure, such as: CrowdStrike: Monitored hacktivist and nation-state distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks related to the Israli-Palestinian conflict, including against a US airport. 50,000 DDoS attacks on public domain name service (DNS) resolvers.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

RADIUS and TACACS+ apply to specific types of endpoints, but the ZTNA-as-a-Service product works for all kinds of devices, including Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) endpoints, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, operations technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and industrial IoT (IIoT).

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

is the hardware that connects an organization’s devices, such as routers, servers, computers, mobile devices and internet of things (IoT) devices. Distributed denial of service (DDoS) prevention: Tools that protect the site from crashing under the strain of DDoS attacks. The network. The operating system. It’s also about people.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Endpoint: Enables access for human users and computer services and commonly includes PCs, laptops, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT). Internet of Things (IoT) security: Encompasses a variety of tools and techniques to secure IoT, operations technology (OT), and other similar categories of endpoints.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In addition, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and phishing scams continue to pose significant threats. Regular cybersecurity awareness training programs can educate employees about potential risks, teach them how to identify phishing attempts and promote safe online practices.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Botnets : Networks of compromised computers are controlled by a central attacker and used for various malicious activities such as launching coordinated distributed denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks, providing a staging point for attacks on other victims, or distributing spam.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Expanding attack surfaces require additional skills to secure, maintain, and monitor an ever-expanding environment of assets such as mobile, cloud, and the internet of things (IoT). assets (endpoints, servers, IoT, routers, etc.), and installed software (operating systems, applications, firmware, etc.).

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Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

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.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 10, 2024

Regularly update anti-malware software and educate your personnel about phishing dangers. The problem: The Muhstik botnet exploited a severe RCE issue in Apache RocketMQ ( CVE-2023-33246 ) to attack Linux systems and IoT devices for DDoS and cryptomining.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks. Policies, procedures, and user training : educate users, IT staff, and security teams regarding expectations, rules of behavior, standards, and methods of maintaining security and addressing incidents.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Apply strong network security: Use firewalls , intrusion detection systems , and other security measures to prevent malware, DDoS attacks, and unauthorized network access. Educate them on best practices for safeguarding data and systems in the cloud and schedule regular training programs.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

SecureWorks’ pentesting services are aimed at sophisticated enterprise security concerns such as mimicking adversaries, exposing the kill chain, ransomware attack simulation, IoT/OT, physical security and insider threats. Recognizing Risks Clearly: Penetration testing services deliver clear, actionable reports.

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SecureList

JULY 28, 2021

For example, April saw the active distribution of a new DDoS botnet called Simps — the name under which it introduced itself to owners of infected devices. The malware creators promoted their brainchild on a specially set-up YouTube channel and Discord server, where they discussed DDoS attacks.

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SecureList

AUGUST 3, 2022

Politically-motivated cyberattacks dominated the DDoS landscape in the second quarter of 2022 just as they did in the previous reporting period. The pro-Russian hacktivists Killnet, which first surfaced in January 2022, claimed responsibility for DDoS attacks on the websites of various European organizations from April through June.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Q3 2021 brought two new DDoS attack vectors, potentially posing a serious threat, including for major web resources. ris , a new botnet capable of carrying out powerful DDoS attacks. For instance, a DDoS attack on a Cloudflare customer (attributed to M?ris) We won't let our #DDoS stop us doing what we love!

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

“Once access has been gained, the threat actor may pursue additional activity, such as deploying malicious code to achieve persistent access to the target’s network,” CISA’s alert reads.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Q4 2021 saw the appearance of several new DDoS botnets. In October, the botnet was upgraded with DDoS functionality. This is further evidence that the same botnets are often used for mining and DDoS. Once on the device, Moobot waits for a command from the C2 server before launching a DDoS attack.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. Attackers often use botnets to send out spam or phishing campaigns to carry out distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. However, a growing number of botnet attacks are used against IoT devices and their connected networks. DDoS trojan.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

From IoT devices to internet-based services, the security of countless devices and web-based services' are dependant upon a secure Linux account privilege model. DDoS Attacks Leverage Plex Media Server. AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND THREAT INTELLIGENCE. Ransomware Group Claims it Dumped Source Code of Cyberpunk 2077 Game.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In order for a company to have a high threat IQ, they need to take an internal and external approach to threat assessment and staff education. Although new threats are being created every day, most successful hacks are variations on old themes, like the DDoS attacks that are as old as the internet itself. Incident response reports.

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The Falcon's View

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

then now is a good time to invest in training/education to improve your skills to raise yourself up to a higher-level job that will be less easily threatened by AI+automation. As for AI itself, we'll have to wait and see, but I suspect we're a good decade+ away from true examples of real-world applications. Incidents are inevitable.

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Veracode Security

MAY 18, 2021

Finally, the order requires the development of a pilot program that will examine a security labeling and rating system for consumer software products, including IoT devices. IoT security: ??This The order requires the development of pilot programs for IoT and consumer software security that will be ???informed DDoS attacks ??perpetrated

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Security Boulevard

MAY 18, 2021

Finally, the order requires the development of a pilot program that will examine a security labeling and rating system for consumer software products, including IoT devices. IoT security: ??This The order requires the development of pilot programs for IoT and consumer software security that will be ???informed DDoS attacks ??perpetrated

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