Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2023

X Master Password Dumper (CVE-2023-32784) Malware RapperBot DDoS Botnet Expands into Cryptojacking Newly identified RA Group compromises companies in U.S. X Master Password Dumper (CVE-2023-32784) Malware RapperBot DDoS Botnet Expands into Cryptojacking Newly identified RA Group compromises companies in U.S.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It directly affected satellite modems firmwares , but was still to be understood as of mid-March. Taking sides: professional ransomware groups, hacktivists, and DDoS attacks. DDoS attacks, in particular, require generating heavy network traffic that attackers typically cannot sustain for very long periods of time.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The hardware of the terminals is equipped with Shenzen technology, while the firmware is based on BusyBox Linux Debian. . According to Kunz, more than one million devices are potentially at risk, an attacker can trigger the flaws to build a huge botnet that could be used to launch powerful DDoS attacks.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Recently Check Point researchers warned of a surge in the DDoS attacks against education institutions and the academic industry across the world. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 12, 2022

In the months leading up to and after Russia’s invasion began, Ukraine experienced a series of disruptive cyber operations, including website defacements, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks , and cyberattacks to delete data from computers belonging to government and private entities.

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Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2018

Positive Technologies discovered two flaws affecting Dongguan Diqee 360 smart vacuums that can be used to perform video surveillance. “Like any other IoT device, these robot vacuum cleaners could be marshalled into a botnet for DDoS attacks, but that’s not even the worst-case scenario, at least for owners.

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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. Cybersecurity is a team sport.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

It can even attack the chip’s firmware and provide root access on the device, which gives more privileges and capabilities than the user. too much depth in your query can result in overloads leading to self-inflicted DDoS (distributed denial-of-service). You may have heard about the Pegasus software created by the NSO Group.

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Penetration Testing Social Engineering Software Wireless 133

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 9, 2018

If ever there were a technology giant that deserved to be named and shamed for polluting the Web, it is Xiongmai — a Chinese maker of electronic parts that power a huge percentage of cheap digital video recorders (DVRs) and Internet-connected security cameras. Hangzhou Xiongmai Technology Co., WNK Security Technology.

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Computers and Electronics IoT Passwords Internet 198

Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2022

These new risks have created a dangerous security gap—new technology is introducing new risks and a larger attack surface. Compromised devices can be leveraged as part of a botnet or can contribute to a DDoS attack which can further hinder an organization. The risks of IoMT devices in healthcare organizations.

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Healthcare IoT Manufacturing Risk 90

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Technology. This is exactly what happened on October 12, 2016, when the Mirai botnet used an army of IoT devices — like security cameras, digital video recorders (DVRs) and routers — to execute a massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack which left much of the internet inaccessible. Update, Update, Update.

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IoT Spyware VPN Passwords 98

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

As key enablers of digital supply networks, IIoT technologies help to change the way that products are made and delivered, making factories more efficient, ensuring better safety for human operators, and, in some cases, saving millions of dollars. Secure Firmware Updates Are a Necessity for Resilient IoT Deployments. Related posts.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Application and website security monitors and manages tools to prevent incidents such as server attacks, distributed denial of service (DDoS), and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. and installed software (operating systems, applications, firmware, etc.). assets (endpoints, servers, IoT, routers, etc.),

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In this paper, we highlighted three main things that enable attackers to conduct said attacks: the ever-expanding digital footprint, human and technological limitations when it comes to secure authentication, and (once again) weak and exposed passwords.

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Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

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 biggest ever DDoS attack was recently carried out using over 150,000 hacked smart devices worldwide including cameras, printers, and fridges.

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Internet Internet Risk Computers and Electronics 40

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recognizing the evolution in both cybersecurity and customer needs, Barracuda began to develop new capabilities as well as acquire complementary companies to deliver technology solutions for application security, cloud backups, firewalls, and more. For other SecureEdge components, Barracuda offers two levels of support: enhanced and premium.

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Firewall Marketing Firmware Technology 98

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Segmentation technologies require setting policies for each network, managing which traffic can move between subnets and decreasing lateral movement. DoS and DDoS attacks DDoS attacks can make your public-facing applications and websites inaccessible, causing massive revenue loss. This includes IoT devices. Segmentation.

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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. Targeted attacks.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

We have seen targeted attacks exploiting the vulnerability to target companies in research and development, the energy sector and other major industries, banking, the medical technology sector, as well as telecoms and IT. Moreover, once the Trojan has been installed, it is heavily camouflaged using four complex, custom-made obfuscators.

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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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SecureList

APRIL 27, 2022

Subsequently, DDoS attacks hit several government websites. In December we were made aware of a UEFI firmware-level compromise through logs from our firmware scanning technology. Some capabilities we analyzed are similar to those provided in other notorious post-exploitation toolkits. Other interesting discoveries.

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Malware Firmware Government Phishing 135

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Definition, Threats & Protections 10 Network Security Threats Everyone Should Know Overall Network Security Best Practices Best practices for network security directly counter the major threats to the network with specific technologies and controls. These physical controls do not rely upon IT technology and will be assumed to be in place.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Attackers often use botnets to send out spam or phishing campaigns to carry out distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Cybersecurity vendors like Panda Security suggest the best way to defend against crimeware is using a combination of antivirus, anti-spyware, firewalls, and threat detection technology. Firmware rootkit.

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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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Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 120

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Typically, attackers will use rootkits to spy on users and launch cyber assaults, such as a distributed denial of service ( DDoS ) attack, but the aforementioned software toolbox contains a variety of malicious implements. Firmware rootkits are also known as “hardware rootkits.”.

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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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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

The emergence of SD-WAN and SASE technologies bundled together has led many vendors to address both advanced routing and network security vendors for clients. The youngest secure SD-WAN pick is SASE technology vendor Cato Networks. Networking specialists like Cisco and HPE’s Aruba are moving deeper into security. Cato Networks.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

APT targeting turns toward satellite technologies, producers and operators The only known case of an attack utilizing satellite technologies that happened in recent years was the KA-SAT network hack of 2022. First, they can carry out actual cyberattacks, including DDoS attacks , data theft or destruction, website defacement, and so on.

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