Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

The rapid proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) represents vast opportunities for the public sector. Today’s Internet of Things might as well be called the Internet of Threats. These families are a particularly formidable threat to the public sector — in the form of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

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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. billion “things” connected to the Internet , a 30% increase from 2015. There are several reasons why the Internet of Things is such a threat to our digital security.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Dark web services: DDoS attacks, botnets, and zero-day IoT vulnerabilities Of all IoT-related services offered on the dark web, DDoS attacks are worth examining first. See translation I’m the world’s best-known DDoS attacker for hire (getting ahead of myself here). Our advantages: 1. Tested, tried.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2022

As far as we know, HermeticWiper remains the most advanced wiper software discovered in the wild. That said, a number of those tools are very crude from a software engineering perspective and appear to have been developed hurriedly. It directly affected satellite modems firmwares , but was still to be understood as of mid-March.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Simply defined, the internet of things (IoT) is a network of Internet-connected objects able to collect and exchange data. VPNs are the baseline cybersecurity tool to safeguard internet-enabled devices and a home network. Most manufacturers of IoT enabled devices update their firmware frequently. The Bottom Line.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 9, 2018

What do we do with a company that regularly pumps metric tons of virtual toxic sludge onto the Internet and yet refuses to clean up their act? The admin account can be used to do anything to the device, such as changing its settings or uploading software — including malware like Mirai. Source: xiongmaitech.com. no password).

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology. DDoS Attacks. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have overwhelmed some of the largest websites in the world, including Reddit, Twitter, and Netflix. IoT Opens Excessive Entry Points. Indeed, it has added convenience to our hectic schedules.

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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. Make sure that any and all internet-facing systems are up-to-date with all the latest patches installed.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

Either way, this ransomware-for-hire has been around far longer (in internet terms) than the bulletin may have some believe, having been first seen in September 2021. However, they also use some less common tactics, like threats of DDoS and discounts for fast payment, both of which play directly on a victim’s initial panic.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 12, 2022

Commercial satellites provide us with the ability to establish services like Internet access, television, GPS, and scientific information about the weather and other processes in the atmosphere and on the surface. Strengthen the security of operating systems, software, and firmware, including vulnerability and patch management.

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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. Distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS) are a very likely mode of attack. Tip: Back up everything (for more, see below). Your Finances Glitch.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2022

Another alert by CISA has warned about critical vulnerabilities in Siemens software that could potentially impact millions of medical devices from multiple manufacturers. The use of internet connected medical devices can be incredibly scary if the right security isn’t put in place. Hackable pacemakers. How to secure healthcare IoT.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Golang (also known as Go) is an open-source programming language designed by Google and first published in 2007 that makes it easier for developers to build software. It also has different DDoS functionality. Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier. NETGEAR DGN2200 devices with firmware through 10.0.0.50. Background.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. Unfortunately, at that moment, there were over 300,000 of those cameras connected to the internet. The typical list of potential flaws consists of these entries: Unpatched software.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

After the attacks came to light, the manufacturer promptly released a firmware update for configuring verification of incoming requests. Another notable attack in December targeted the website Bitcoin.org , which hosts Bitcoin Core, one of the most widely used software versions of bitcoin.

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SecureList

MAY 10, 2021

Botnet operators use infected devices to carry out DDoS attacks or mine cryptocurrency. In Q1 2021, cybercriminals also found a host of new tools for amplifying DDoS attacks. RDP servers listening on UDP port 3389 were used to amplify DDoS attacks. Alas, not all users of vulnerable programs and devices install updates promptly.

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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). and installed software (operating systems, applications, firmware, etc.). assets (endpoints, servers, IoT, routers, etc.),

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) puts networked sensors and intelligent devices directly on the manufacturing floor to collect data, drive artificial intelligence and do predictive analytics. Secure Firmware Updates Are a Necessity for Resilient IoT Deployments. Best Practices for Assuring the Software Supply Chain for IoT.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit. Update and patch firmware and operating systems with the latest patches ahead of the beginning of the event.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Rogue security software. As you browse the myriad of malicious software featured in this article, we offer tips for how best to defend against each type. RAM scraper.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Definition, Threats & Protections Public Internet Threats If your enterprise network is connected to the public internet, every single threat on the internet can render your business vulnerable too. These threaten enterprise networks because malicious traffic from the internet can travel between networks.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The vulnerability is in MSHTML, the Internet Explorer engine. Apart from Trojanized installers, we also observed infections involving use of a UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) and MBR (Master Boot Record) bootkit. The exploit involved deploying a malicious dropper via a PowerShell script.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

23 Common Types of Security Incidents Incident Response Steps What to Include in an Incident Response Plan NIST & SANS Incident Response Frameworks What Software is Used for Incident Response? Jump ahead to: How Does Incident Response Work? Bottom Line: Preparing for Incident Response How Does Incident Response Work?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The Barracuda SecureEdge SASE Platform Barracuda’s SecureEdge platform integrates security capabilities with SD-WAN control to create a seamless SASE product controlled through a single software controller. Centralized control consolidates all security management and operations reporting through cloud-hosted control software.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In 2016, the Mirai IoT botnet shut down part of the internet, yet variations still plague us today. Vamosi: The internet. Vamosi: Dyn was an internet performance management and web application security company that has since been bought by Oracle. The results can be massive enough to bring down parts of the internet.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Short for “malicious software,” malware is any piece of computer software designed to disrupt the regular function of a network or device, to gain unauthorized access to certain hardware or systems, or to send user data to others without that user’s consent. An August 2022 Statista report counted 2.8 fully crashing your browser.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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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). We have seen a spike in “hacktivist” attacks, ranging from DDoS attacks to doxxing and hack-and-leak operations.

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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. SonicWall issues Firmware Patch after Attackers Exploited Critical Bugs. Redscan NIST Security Vulnerability Trends 2020.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

The development of software-defined wide area networking ( SD-WAN ) has given enterprise administrators flexibility akin to virtualization to manage distributed networks and users globally. Barracuda Networks. Networking and IT giant Cisco is an undisputed leader in the secure SD-WAN solution space. Honorable Mention Secure SD-WAN Solutions.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Cybernews research team has found at least 165 exposed internet-connected RTSP cameras in Israel and 29 exposed RTSP cameras in Palestine, which are open and accessible to anyone. Keep camera firmware up to date to address security vulnerabilities and improve overall system security. Many more could be vulnerable.

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