Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

Poorly configured Linux and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are at risk of compromise from a cryptojacking campaign , according to researchers at Microsoft. A portion of the install makes use of an open-source IRC bot with Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) features. That’s not all, however.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

A security researcher disclosed zero-day flaws in Telestar Digital GmbH IoT radio devices that could be exploited by remote attackers to hijack systems without any user interaction. The hardware of the terminals is equipped with Shenzen technology, while the firmware is based on BusyBox Linux Debian. . ” continues the experts.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The vulnerability is an unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Hikvision IP camera/NVR firmware, it was discovered by a security researcher that goes online with the moniker “Watchful IP.”. The expert pointed out that every firmware developed since 2016 has been tested and found to be vulnerable.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Hackers can exploit these weaknesses to compromise computer systems, exfiltrate data, and even perform DDoS attacks. CWE-1240 : Use of a Cryptographic Primitive with a Risky Implementation – non-standard cryptographic implementation is pretty hard to fix and puts the whole system at risk. If you can’t update it (e.g.,

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. IoT Opens Excessive Entry Points. The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology. DDoS Attacks.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 23, 2022

The vulnerability is an unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Hikvision IP camera/NVR firmware, it was discovered by a security researcher that goes online with the moniker “Watchful IP.”. The expert confirmed that every firmware developed since 2016 has been tested and found to be vulnerable. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS) are a very likely mode of attack. There is little you can do in the event we experience widespread DDoS attacks, but one tip is to buy a good book series or a few board games since it might take a while to get the internet working again. Update Everything.

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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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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

How effective are attackers with regard to RF in eavesdropping, DoS & DDoS, MitM, spoofing and malware propagation? DoS & DDoS: Attackers can flood RF channels, causing disruption. It's suitable for resource-constrained RF devices, making it a popular choice for low-power IoT applications.

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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. Currently, we assess that the risk of the cyber component of this conflict spilling over to Europe is medium-high.

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Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2018

EliteLands is using a 2-years old exploit that could be used to trigger tens of well-known vulnerabilities in the AVTech firmware. Many products of the vendor currently run the vulnerable firmware, including DVRs, NVRs, and IP cameras. ” Anubhav has already identified over 1,200 AVTech devices that are potentially at risk.

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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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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

This includes IoT devices. DoS and DDoS attacks DDoS attacks can make your public-facing applications and websites inaccessible, causing massive revenue loss. A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack also overwhelms a system, but its requests come from multiple IP addresses, not just one location. Segmentation.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Incident response inside an organization often depends on a specialized security team that is tasked with quickly identifying and addressing active security incidents and notifying the business of potential security risks. These diligent defenders need to be well-prepared and have a thorough response plan.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

At its core, malware exploits existing network, device, or user vulnerabilities , posing as little a risk as annoying advertisements to the much more damaging demand for millions of dollars in ransom. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. Examples of Botnet Malware Attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Better network security access controls can improve security and decrease cost and risk. Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) : Growing organizations face increased breach risk as the potential damages from stolen credentials increase with company size and reputation. connections to IoT, OT, and rogue wi-fi routers.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Risk-based analytics: Considers the level of risk as the context for the level of permission needed to access systems, applications, and data. NetScout: Observed 13,142,840 DDoS attacks, including: 104,216 video gaming enterprise attacks. 50,000 DDoS attacks on public domain name service (DNS) resolvers.

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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. We believe the risk is low for you and your data. DDoS Attacks Leverage Plex Media Server. SonicWall issues Firmware Patch after Attackers Exploited Critical Bugs.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

Designed for zero trust and SASE security frameworks Identity-based intrusion detection and prevention ( IDPS ) and access control Automated integrations with leading cloud-hosted security vendors Integrated threat defense for DDoS , phishing , and ransomware attacks Insights into client devices with AI-based discovery and profiling techniques.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

China-based video surveillance related product offering company Hikvision has issued a security advisory saying that all those using their security cameras and NVRs must know a critical vulnerability on its devices that could allow hackers to take control of the cameras and use them as bots to launch DDoS or other related attacks.

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