SecureList

MARCH 14, 2022

While most of the current attacks are of low complexity – such as DDoS or attacks using commodity and low-quality tools – more sophisticated attacks exist also, and more are expected to come. A: We have seen several public “hack” announcements. Install security software on endpoints.

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DDOS Firmware Internet Internet 87

Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The message could appear be from a government agency, your bank, your place of worship, your gym, a colleague at work. But, then again, you may have been hacked–“wiped” being the current term of art and something Iran has earned a reputation for. It may look just like the real thing. You may have made a mistake.

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Passwords Phishing Password Management Accountability 245

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Nobody told them that their coffee machine could be hacked into or that their camera could be used to launch a DDoS attack. Users could leave all the responsibility to governments and other institutions. SecurityAffairs – hacking, IoT). IoT is a complicated concept. So, we believe that there needs to be a balance.

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IoT Cybersecurity Manufacturing Internet 134

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Example of available open printers on a single IoT search engine (Shodan.io): As we can see, many users and organizations still use internet-connected devices without thinking about security, installing firmware updates, or taking into account the implications of leaving their devices publicly accessible. Change the default password. .

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Hacking IoT Firmware Internet 144

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

MoonBounce: the dark side of UEFI firmware. Late last year, we became aware of a UEFI firmware-level compromise through logs from our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). Subsequently, DDoS attacks hit some government websites. Lapsus$ group hacks Okta.

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Phishing Spyware Firmware Malware 105

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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Software Data breaches DDOS Ransomware 86

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 5, 2021

That would make this denial of service attack roughly twice as powerful as any similar previously recorded DDoS attack at the time. Vamosi: Welcome to The Hacker Mind and original podcast from ForAllSecure, it's about challenging our expectations about the people who hack for a living. terabits per second.

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IoT DDOS Malware Internet 52

SecureList

JULY 28, 2022

In late 2021, we encountered a malicious DXE driver incorporated into several UEFI firmware images that were flagged by our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). In February, we discovered a new SilentMarten campaign targeting Kyrgyzstan government entities.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The rise of destructive attacks In December of last year, shortly after we released our predictions for 2023, Russian government agencies were reported to have been targeted by a data wiper called CryWiper. Hack-and-leak is the new black (and bleak) In April, we reported KelvinSecurity, a hacktivist and black hat Spanish-speaking group.

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Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 104

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Lockbit ransomware gang demanded an 80 million ransom to CDW CISA warns of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations exploited in ransomware attacks Stayin’ Alive campaign targets high-profile Asian government and telecom entities. Is it linked to ToddyCat APT?

DDOS 99

DDOS Data breaches Cybercrime Ransomware 99

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2023

While individuals are at risk, it’s organizations or even government facilities that cyber adversaries are mainly interested in. Also, like any other smart device, exposed cameras could be exploited by cybercriminals building botnets for denial of service (DDoS) attacks or any other malicious activities.

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