eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2021

A universe of devices and technology has fallen into our laps at a speed that organizations struggle to manage effectively. While SP 800-213 applies to federal agencies, the latter three are specific to IoT manufacturers. Guidance for Manufacturers. And that boom in devices shows no signs of stopping. By 2025, we expect 21.5

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

One MIT study suggests that it will take at least a decade before that technology is readily available. However, emerging technology will also provide a new target for cyber bad actors. The report describes multiple scenarios in which drivers could encounter attacks that threaten both their technology and their safety.

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SecureList

JUNE 8, 2022

At the time of writing, of the 87 critical vulnerabilities published in 2021, more than a quarter (29.9%) remain unpatched and unreported by the vendor: Router manufacturers’ response to vulnerabilities found in their products in 2021 ( download ). Mirai is not the only DDoS malware to target routers.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Viking Line: The shipping company, like many across Europe, was the target of a DDoS attack that crippled websites and has IT teams working triple-time to get systems back online. Technology: Technology companies are often targeted by cybercriminals because they develop and sell products and services that are used by millions of people.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

There are dozens of Linux malware families out there today threatening SMBs with anything from ransomware to DDoS attacks. From manufacturing to healthcare, tons of industries today are using the Internet-of-Things (IoT) to help streamline their operations — and at the heart of every IoT device is Linux. Cloud Snooper. How it works.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 26, 2023

ENISA (the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) has reason to believe that ransomware gangs will begin targeting transportation operational technology (OT) systems in the foreseeable future. Hacktivist and DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks will likely continue due to geopolitical tensions and ideological motives.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

In the absence of IoT security regulations, many smart product manufacturers simply release new devices that lack built-in security measures and have not undergone proper security review and testing. Take manufacturing, for instance. Invest in the right technology. Healthcare is in Need of a Check-Up.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 16, 2021

Recently, DDoS protection firm Netscout has seen a new element of triple-extortion — encrypting files, threatening to leak files and running a DDoS attack while victims have been mulling over the ransom note. And the ransomware actor sends a DDoS to say ‘We haven’t forgotten about you.’

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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. It also stands to reason to assume this is the actor that was responsible for the largest DDoS attack recorded to date, just last week.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2019

Manufacturing. The manufacturing industry was not always known to embrace connected technology, but that’s changing. For example, manufacturing companies can expect a cyberattack itself to cost about $1.7 Analysts also say that the manufacturing industry is extremely attractive to hackers. About the author.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Furthermore, in 2018 we’ve seen the reporting of IoT security incidents move beyond security and technology trade media into the mainstream media. not located behind routers or firewalls) to conduct future DDoS attacks on data centers and cloud services or for crypto currency mining purposes. Three IoT Attack Avenues for 2019.

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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. Due to the nature of these devices, the lack of security is often the result of weak design by the device manufacturer. The risks of IoMT devices in healthcare organizations. Hackable pacemakers.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 11, 2021

The FBI states that is has received notifications of unidentified cyber actors using Avaddon ransomware against US and foreign private sector companies, manufacturing organizations, and healthcare agencies. In a separate advisory (pdf) , the ACSC says it is also aware of an ongoing ransomware campaign using the Avaddon Ransomware malware.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2022

Ongoing attacks could cause severe damages to multiple sectors, including transportation, communication, financial services, government facilities, nuclear reactors, and critical manufacturing. ” reported researchers from Cyble. Anonymous #OpRussia @GazpromEN has been taken offline in support of the people living in #Ukraine.

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The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The deep reliance of the high tech industry on software and hardware supply chains that originate in nations like China has created the conditions for compromised technology to infiltrate U.S. Companies spend billions of dollars on information security tools and technology every year. homes, businesses and governments at all level.

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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. Variety of Encryption Standards: Encryption standards used in RF technology can vary depending on the specific RF application.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The past week has been an eventful one for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, from record DDoS attacks and three Microsoft zero-days to vulnerabilities in Linux, Apple, Citrix, and other widely used technologies. The botnet compromises these devices and enlists them in its DDoS swarm by exploiting several vulnerabilities in them.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 14, 2022

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks can cripple an organization, a network, or even an entire country, and they show no sign of slowing down. DDoS attacks may only make up a small percentage of security threats, but their consequences can be devastating. According to Imperva Research Labs, DDoS attacks tend to come in waves.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2018

— had allegedly inserted hardware backdoors in technology sold to a number of American companies. Sager said he hadn’t heard anything about Supermicro specifically, but we chatted at length about the challenges of policing the technology supply chain. Below are some excerpts from our conversation. TS: Exactly.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

.” The IoT radio devices are manufactured by Imperial & Dabman (Series I and D) and are distributed in Germany by Telestar, but experts pointed out that it is possible to buy them via Ebay and Amazon by resellers. The devices have httpd web server , Web GUI, Wifi, or Bluetooth on board.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

You should also exercise caution when partnering with foreign suppliers or manufacturers—particularly in regions without access to modern tech infrastructure—as they may not have the same level of cyber awareness. However, be extra vigilant, as adopting these solutions expands your attack surface.

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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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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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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

This empowers enterprises to effectively use their cloud technology capabilities while maintaining a safe and efficient infrastructure — a crucial practice as cloud adoption expands. Cloud Database Security Cloud database security protects data from breaches, DDoS assaults, viruses, and unauthorized access in cloud environments.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MAY 17, 2017

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is holding a Cybersecurity Framework Workshop this week at its headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss issues related to its widely used Cybersecurity Framework.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2024

For all the discussion around the sophisticated technology, strategies, and tactics hackers use to infiltrate networks, sometimes the simplest attack method can do the most damage. Related: France hit by major DDoS attack The Unitronics hack was particularly effective given the nature of the target.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2022

Such attacks typically entail business, manufacturing, ecologic, or economic disciplines that drop beyond the standard bounds of a fraud. Scraping, identity fraud, vulnerability analysis, Layer 7 DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service), and other methods are used by fraud prevention software as well. . .

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Service providers and 5G-enabled device manufacturers both have critical roles to play in the success and sustainability of this wireless network rollout. Hackers can spread malware via IoT networks, disrupt supply chains in development, and use a fleet of routers as an IoT botnet to launch a DDoS attack. Network Slice Compromise.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Industry affiliation does not seem to be a factor: victims have included retailers, financial and logistical services, government agencies, manufacturers, and others. Triple extortion: adding a threat to expose the victim’s internal infrastructure to DDoS attacks. DDoS attacks in that case are not necessary.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 26, 2022

For both the manufacturer and end user, this adds enormous time and complexity to implementing a security fix for a known vulnerability.”. With various Linux builds and distributions at the heart of cloud infrastructures, mobile and IoT, it presents a massive opportunity for threat actors,” a CrowdStrike researcher wrote in a blog post.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

A cyber security based analytics firm named Unit 42 has discovered that those spreading ransomware are indulging in triple extortion tactics where they first steal data, encrypt a database until a ransom is paid and then use the same target to distribute malware or to launch DDoS attacks at their clients, customers or eco-partners.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 14, 2021

In addition, an increasing number of hospitals are adopting smart technologies, cloud platforms, and connected surgical equipment that leverage AI and real time communications to speed diagnosis, improve treatment or even to conduct remote surgery miles away while reducing costs. billion by 2025, up from 12.5 billion in 2020. 5G has arrived

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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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NopSec

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The year 2016 will be remembered for some big moments in the world of cybersecurity: the largest known distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, a phishing attack on a United States presidential candidate’s campaign, and ransomware attacks on major healthcare organizations are just a few. Ransomware The U.S.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

For example, DDoS attacks and unauthorized encryption (e.g. We collected the initial keywords and terms from the 2023 DBIR report, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Glossary of Key Information Security Terms [4], and from the cybersecurity professionals at Hive Systems. Do those perceptions reflect reality?

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Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

In particular, we witnessed an increase in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and a surge in the usage of the internet of things (IoT). Industries like oil, gas, manufacturing and mining will continue to see growth in targeted attacks. Consumers also remain at risk. What to expect in 2022?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The explosion of 5G this past year has created transformational opportunities around Smart Manufacturing, Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality (AR/VR), and more. About the essayist: Kelly Ahuja is CEO of Versa Networks , a supplier of single-source SASE technology. Securing Iot, MEC.

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