The Last Watchdog

MAY 15, 2023

Funso Richard , Information Security Officer at Ensemble , highlighted the gravity of these threats. More recently, Sultan Qasim Khan, a principal security adviser with a UK-based security firm, tricked a Tesla into thinking the driver was inside by rerouting communication between the automaker’s mobile app and the car.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2022

The platform allows remote access and management of connected devices to manufacturers through an agent is installed on devices. The impact of these flaws is widespread, experts determine that the issues impact more than 150 device models from over 100 manufacturers. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2022

Researchers from Cyber looked for VNC exposed over the internet and discovered over 8000 VNC instances with authentication disabled, most of them in China, Sweden, and the United States. Exposing VNCs to the internet, increases the likelihood of a cyberattack. connected via VNC and exposed over the internet. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

was used by tens of millions of websites approximately 4% of all sites on the internet which highlights the severity of the incident, whose full impact is yet to be determined. However, delegating tasks also introduces new information security challenges. Why does it matter? According to Cloudflare, Polyfill.io

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2021

Our research shows that large and small manufacturers are identifiable, with Aastra-Mitel topping the list. As with many inventions of the 20th century, the internet has drastically changed using the phone. However, as with everything connected to the internet, beware of vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2025

Source NewsBytes The Port of Seattle first reported experiencing an internet and web systems outage. The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. The attack impacted websites and phone systems.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The number of internet-facing cameras in the world is growing exponentially. Businesses and homeowners increasingly rely on internet protocol (IP) cameras for surveillance. New research by Cybernews shows an exponential rise in the uptake of internet-facing cameras. Surge in internet-facing cameras.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2024

The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) orders smart device manufacturers to ban default passwords starting from April 29, 2024. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging manufacturers of smart devices to comply with new legislation that bans default passwords. ” reads the announcement published by NCSC.

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Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2025

PumaBot skips broad internet scans and instead pulls a list of targets from its C2 server to brute-force SSH logins. “Notably, the malware checks for the presence of the string Pumatronix, a manufacturer of surveillance and traffic camera systems, suggesting potential IoT targeting or an effort to evade specific devices.”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

On February 12, 2023, a cyber attack halted operations at five production plants of German battery manufacturer Varta. On February 13, German battery manufacturer Varta announced that a cyber attack forced the company to shut down IT systems. The attack disrupted operations at five production plants and the administration.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 8, 2021

Transportation Command in 2017, after learning that their computerized logistical systems were mostly unclassified and on the internet. Military software is unlikely to be any more secure than commercial software. .” That was Bruce’s response at a conference hosted by U.S.

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Software Cybersecurity Backups Manufacturing 363

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2018

The Chinese nightmare is rapidly spreading among European countries, now a Czech cyber-security agency is warning against using the equipment manufactured by Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE because they pose a threat to state security. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Major Belgium’s telecom operator Proximus announced on Friday that it will gradually replace its equipment from the Chinese manufacturer Huawei. One of the major Belgium telecom operator Proximus announced on Friday that it will gradually replace its equipment from the Chinese manufacturer Huawei.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

.” Internet of Things. Agriculture may not be the first industry you associate with cybersecurity problems, but we all need to aware of the risks created by connecting this ancient part of our food supply chain to the Internet. The state of IoT is poor enough as it is, security wise.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2019

In December 2018, the Czech National Cyber and Information Security Agency warned against using the equipment manufactured by Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE because they pose a threat to state security. The Chinese firm was already excluded by several countries from building their 5G internet networks.

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Manufacturing Internet Internet Advertising 109

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Researchers found multiple backdoors in popular VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) appliance made by the German manufacturer Auerswald. Researchers from RedTeam Pentesting discovered multiple backdoors in a popular VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) appliance made by the German manufacturer Auerswald. 7}' 1432d89.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2024

Based on Ransomlooker, a free Cybernews tool for monitoring the dark web and other hidden areas of the internet, more ransomware attacks occurred in spring and summer, with 1253 and 1275 victims, compared to winter and autumn, which had 611 and 1052 incidents, respectively. Winter was the least active time (14.6%

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Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2024

Nexperia is a semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. In response to the incident, the company disconnected the affected systems from the internet to prevent the threat from spreading. The Nexperia launched an investigation into the security breach with the help of third-party cybersecurity experts.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2024

in different industries, including energy, manufacturing, and healthcare. Unitronics systems are exposed to the Internet and a single intrusion caused a ripple effect felt across organizations in multiple states. About the essayist : Joseph Bell is Chief Information Security Officer at Everfox.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2020

As worrying as it may seem, this comes as a clear reminder that when cameras are placed on the internet, they must be properly installed with security in mind. When smart devices are set up, they are still regularly placed around the home with no second thought for privacy,” said ESET Security Specialist Jake Moore.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. A hacker managed to identify a weak spot in a security camera model. Unfortunately, at that moment, there were over 300,000 of those cameras connected to the internet.

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Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2024

In this advisory, I aim to explore how implementing a specific security technological combination (TLS and DDNS) negatively influences the overall security, inadvertently creating opportunities for attackers to exploit weaknesses on a massive scale. For instance, suppose firewall manufacturer ACME Inc.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The United States continues to highlight the risks to national security in case of adoption of Huawei equipment and is inviting internet providers and telco operators in allied countries to ban Huawei. Chinese equipment is broadly adopted in many allied countries, including Germany, Italy, and Japan. ” reported the AP News.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2025

As of February 2025, Medusa developers and affiliates have impacted over 300 victims from a variety of critical infrastructure sectors with affected industries including medical, education, legal, insurance, technology, and manufacturing.” The operators also attempt to disable security tools exploiting vulnerable or signed drivers.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

how are they connected to the Internet (hint: they aren't, they are… [link] — Robᵉʳᵗ Graham ? ErrataRob) February 7, 2024 Several experts explained that electric toothbrushes have no direct connections to the internet, they relies on Bluetooth to connect to mobile apps. what was the brand of toothbrushes?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Recently Belgian telecoms operators Orange Belgium and Proximus announced that it will gradually replace the equipment from the Chinese manufacturer Huawei. The Chinese giant was already excluded by several countries from building their 5G internet networks.

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Wireless Internet Internet Manufacturing 141

Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2021

The FBI is working with private sector partners who manufacture smart devices to advise customers about the scheme and how to avoid being victimized. The FBI is also working to alert law enforcement first responders to this threat so they may respond accordingly.” Users should update their passwords on a regular basis.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The manufacturer also addressed two high-severity vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2024-45696 and CVE-2024-45698. “When D-Link became aware of the reported security issues, we promptly started investigating and developing security patches. .” ” reads the advisory.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2020

A high-severity vulnerability affecting CompactRIO controllers manufactured by the vendor National Instruments (NI) could allow remote attackers to disrupt production processes in an organization. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a security advisory to warn organizations about the flaw.

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Firmware Manufacturing Software Authentication 119

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Unfortunately, often manufacturers sell older OS versions as newer ones. Users may also mistakenly believe TV boxes are more secure than smartphones and are less likely to install antivirus software, increasing their risk when downloading third-party apps or unofficial firmware.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Recently Belgian telecoms operators Orange Belgium and Proximus announced that it will gradually replace the equipment from the Chinese manufacturer Huawei. The Chinese giant was already excluded by several countries from building their 5G internet networks.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2018

US first, and many other countries after, have decided to ban network equipment manufactured by the Chinese telecom giant Huawei. The United States is highlighting the risks for national security in case of adoption of Huawei equipment and is inviting internet providers and telco operators in allied countries to ban Huawei.

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Technology Internet Internet Advertising 108

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The TinyNuke malware is back and now was used in attacks aimed at French users working in manufacturing, technology, construction, and business services. The attackers used invoice-themed lures targeting entities in manufacturing, industry, technology, finance, and other verticals. .

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Banking Malware Manufacturing Business Services 127

Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2022

Tens of router models from Taiwanese SOHO manufacturer DrayTek are affected by a critical, unauthenticated, remote code execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-32548, that can be exploited to fully compromise a vulnerable device and gain unauthorized access to the broader network. ” reads the advisory published by Trellix.

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SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Below is our esteemed panel of SC Awards judges, contributing from health care, engineering, finance, education, manufacturing, nonprofit and consulting, among others. Prior to Mastercard, Abdullah was the chief information security officer at Xerox, where she established and led a corporate-wide information risk management program.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2024

According to a new joint cybersecurity alert , the hacktivists have been observed gaining remote access to small-scale industrial control systems used in water/wastewater, dams, energy, and food and agriculture by exploiting internet-exposed human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and using default or weak passwords.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2022

. “Ransomware and brute-force attacks have been widely targeting all networking devices, and the most vulnerable victims will be those devices exposed to the Internet without any protection. QNAP urges all QNAP NAS users to follow the security setting instructions below to ensure the security of QNAP networking devices.”

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