The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

New government rules coupled with industry standards meant to give formal shape to the Internet of Things (IoT) are rapidly quickening around the globe. When it comes to IoT, we must arrive at specific rules of the road if we are to tap into the full potential of smart cities, autonomous transportation and advanced healthcare.

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IoT Government Internet Internet 220

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Within the last couple of months, smart device vulnerabilities have been piling up, prompting businesses to protect their Internet of Things (IoT) environments. While we’ve known about the dangers of IoT devices for a long time, plenty of cybersecurity tools still don’t sufficiently cover them.

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Hacking IoT Firmware Cybersecurity 121

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. WHO’S BEHIND SOCKSESCORT?

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Malware VPN Internet Internet 203

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

IoT Opens Excessive Entry Points. The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology. It is imperative for employers to now ensure that all IoT devices are set up correctly and no room for a network breach is left. Until a ransom is paid, businesses will be unable to access critical files and services.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

The targeted Ubiquity edge routers often will be installed in small or home office (SOHO) environments for remote workers, small satellite offices, or small businesses. Azure-Connected IoT Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution Type of vulnerability: Internet of things (IoT) RCE vulnerability.

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