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Overview of IoT threats in 2023

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As if that were not enough, many IoT devices have unalterable main passwords set by manufacturers. 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. Unfortunately, users tend to leave these passwords unchanged.

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"In our modern world, countless applications rely on radio frequency elements" - an Interview with Larbi Ouiyzme

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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. Criminals may use hijacked drones for illegal surveillance, smuggling, or even as weapons. Are there any interesting case studies?

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The Death botnet grows targeting AVTech devices with a 2-years old exploit

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AVTech is one of the world’s leading CCTV manufacturers, it is the largest public-listed company in the Taiwan surveillance industry. EliteLands is using a 2-years old exploit that could be used to trigger tens of well-known vulnerabilities in the AVTech firmware. ” Stay tuned.

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APT trends report Q1 2022

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Subsequently, DDoS attacks hit several government websites. Another victim in which the same chain was exhibited is a computer game manufacturer in Cambodia, where the attack could have been used for a different purpose, possibly to infiltrate the company’s supply chain. Other interesting discoveries.

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