Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2023

Chaput said the spammers used more than 1,500 Internet addresses across 400 providers to register new accounts, which then followed popular accounts on Mastodon and sent private mentions to the followers of those accounts. Shortly after that, those same servers came under a sustained distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

It’s likely this vulnerability is present in other devices from the same family. Ongoing attacks were discovered by Resecurity’s researchers while monitoring the activity of a threat actor know for targeting networks and IoT devices since early October 2021.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

“The group distributes the bot by exploiting a common command injection vulnerability on internet of things (IoT) devices and Linux servers. The post Shellbot Botnet Targets IoT devices and Linux servers appeared first on Security Affairs. ” reads the analysis published by TrendMicro. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Researchers this month uncovered a two-year-old Linux-based remote access trojan dubbed AVrecon that enslaves Internet routers into botnet that bilks online advertisers and performs password-spraying attacks. SocksEscort[.]com com , is what’s known as a “SOCKS Proxy” service. com, such as abuseipdb[.]com com , bestiptest[.]com

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 24, 2021

Mirai hoovers up vulnerable Internet of Things (IoT) devices and adds them to its network of zombie devices, which can then be used to launch huge Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. Realtek chipsets are found in many embedded IoT devices. At least 65 vendors are affected. Exactly what Mirai wants.

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SecureList

JUNE 8, 2022

A router is a gateway from the internet to a home or office — despite being conceived quite the opposite. The nvd.nist.gov website presents different figures, but they too show a significant increase in the number of router vulnerabilities found in 2020 and 2021. Mirai is not the only DDoS malware to target routers.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2019

PaloAlto Networks researchers discovered a new variant of the infamous Mirai botnet is targeting IoT devices belonging to businesses. Researchers at PaloAlto Networks spotted a new variant of the infamous Mirai botnet is targeting IoT devices belonging to businesses. SecurityAffairs – Mirai, IoT). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Infiltrating a cybercriminal operation can provide valuable data about different types of malicious activities, including DDoS attacks , malware distribution, and more. This September, one such opportunity presented itself to one of our researchers. Internet Relay Chat (IRC) networks use simple, low bandwidth communication methods.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Researchers from from Netlab, the network security division of Chinese tech giant Qihoo 360, have discovered a new botnet, tracked as HEH, that contains the code to wipe all data from infected systems, such as routers, IoT devices, and servers.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 28, 2022

There is also ample evidence to suggest that Glupteba may have spawned Meris , a massive botnet of hacked Internet of Things (IoT) devices that surfaced in September 2021 and was responsible for some of the largest and most disruptive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks the Internet has ever seen. But on Dec.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The data was first indexed by IoT devices on March 8th, 2023. Admins’ notes on users present in leaked logs may also help malicious actors build a profile and better target users through spearphishing or other social engineering attacks. Cybernews contacted the company for an official comment but has yet to receive a response.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Gafgyt is a popular choice for launching large-scale DDoS attacks and it has been around since 2014, the latest variant borrows the code from the JenX botnet. Al the flaws are old, this means that attackers aim at infecting unpatched IoT devices. ” reads the analysis published by PaloAlto Networks. ” continues the analysis.

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SecureList

JULY 28, 2021

For example, April saw the active distribution of a new DDoS botnet called Simps — the name under which it introduced itself to owners of infected devices. The malware creators promoted their brainchild on a specially set-up YouTube channel and Discord server, where they discussed DDoS attacks.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

In a digital landscape increasingly dependent on interconnected devices, the rise in malicious Internet of Things (IoT) botnet activity is becoming a significant cause for concern. This tactic is commonly associated with a variety of IoT botnets, exploiting the lax security measures present in billions of IoT devices worldwide.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2022

The linked article focuses on misconfiguration, phishing issues, limiting data share, and the ever-present Internet of Things. So-called “cold wallets” are typically offline hardware devices, with no internet capability and the ability to manage only a few types of digital currency. Below, we dig into a few of those.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In December, Canada’s Laurentian University reported a DDoS attack. Educational institutions are recommended to use anti-DDoS solutions and strong firewall settings, and partner up with ISPs. In early October, a DDoS attack was reported by the PUBG Mobile team. But it dealt with the problem in a matter of minutes.

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The Security Ledger

AUGUST 7, 2019

Also: operationalizing Threat Intelligence Episode 161: 3 Years after Mirai, IoT DDoS Problem may get Worse Episode 155: Disinformation is a Cyber Weapon and APTs warm to Mobile Malware. Related Stories Episode 157: Do we need an FDA for Software?

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Q4 2021 saw the appearance of several new DDoS botnets. In October, the botnet was upgraded with DDoS functionality. This is further evidence that the same botnets are often used for mining and DDoS. Once on the device, Moobot waits for a command from the C2 server before launching a DDoS attack. beta9 to 2.14.1,

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Application Security Issues and Risks With the rise of cloud computing, edge computing, mobile devices, and the Internet of Things (IoT), there are more attack surfaces than ever for cybercriminals to exploit.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

These include: Malware Malvertising Phishing DDoS Ransomware Session hijacking Drive-by attack When Should You Do an External Vulnerability Scan? External vulnerability scans are conducted based on the size of your organization, with different frequencies for small and large enterprises. Why then should we run both kinds of scans?

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Last week, I was privileged to participate in an important national summit on IoT Security convened by Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies. . In short, we were all there to solve the same problem: how do we raise awareness of the IoT security challenge among all consumers?

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Security Affairs

JULY 24, 2018

As long as the adb tools is being used in a secured environment, it presents little risk. It listens on port 5555, and enables anybody to connect over the internet to a device. Analysis of the code indicates that it could be used as a distributed denial of service (DDoS) platform if enough devices are compromised.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Exposing the Internet of Things (IoT) Universe. Consumer electronics, business, network appliances, and industrial IoT (IIoT) devices are all driving the exponential growth of IoT systems. IoT products are notoriously vulnerable appliances because the build prioritizes ease of use and connectivity.

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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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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

These adware strains often present themselves as a video, banner, full screen, or otherwise pop-up nuisance. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. Attackers often use botnets to send out spam or phishing campaigns to carry out distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 26, 2022

Vulnerabilities like PwnKit – which have been present for more than a decade and are ubiquitous in Linux distributions and, therefore, enterprises – pose a significant challenge for security teams, according to Greg Fitzgerald, co-founder and chief experience officer for cybersecurity firm Sevco Security.

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Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

2020 may have been the year of establishing remote connectivity and addressing the cybersecurity skills gap, but 2021 presented security experts, government officials and businesses with a series of unpresented challenges.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks. some attacks seek to disrupt operations instead.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In Q3 2022, DDoS attacks were, more often than not, it seemed, politically motivated. As before, most news was focused on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but other high-profile events also affected the DDoS landscape this quarter. The attackers stated on Telegram that they were “testing a new DDoS method.”

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2021

Similarly, there are minimal standards to stop internet users from copying objects that could be NFTs and posting them without the owner’s consent. Also Read: The IoT Cybersecurity Act of 2020: Implications for Devices. While remote code execution is unlikely, the issue can cause DDoS. NFT-based Scams.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

It allows an unprivileged user to take control of a Windows domain computer — or even a domain controller — provided the Active Directory certificate service is present and active. IoT attacks. IoT threat statistics. Top 10 threats delivered to IoT devices via Telnet. Verdict. %*. Backdoor.Linux.Mirai.b. Local threats.

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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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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2022

XDR typically pairs well with secure access service edge (SASE) platforms to include coverage for internet of things (IoT) devices and the network edge. Firepower NGFWs provide advanced malware protection, security intelligence, sandboxing, DDoS mitigation, and a next-generation intrusion prevention system. CASB Benefits.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 21, 2023

In this post, we will explore the history of computer hacking and cybersecurity threats from the 1950s to present day. However, hacking did not always involve computers or networks, and its history is much older than the internet era. In 1971, the first computer virus, known as the Creeper virus , was released.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Last month a newly discovered critical vulnerability in 'sudo', a fundamental program present in all Linux and Unix operating systems caught my eye. 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.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

Their emphasis on the “enterprise of things” points to ForeScout’s greatest strength – extending protection beyond legacy network points and into visitor devices, work-from-home devices, IoT, OT, smart devices, and more. Read our overview and analysis of Akamai’s DDoS Mitigation Solution.

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