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BadBox 2.0 botnet infects millions of IoT devices worldwide, FBI warns

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malware has infected millions of IoT devices globally, creating a botnet used for cyber criminal activities, the FBI warns. botnet to exploit IoT devices on home networks, like streaming devices, projectors, and infotainment systems, mostly made in China. “Most of the infected devices were manufactured in China.

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IoT devices at major Manufacturers infected with crypto-miner

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Hackers have infected with a piece of malware some IoT devices running Windows 7 designed by three of the world’s largest manufacturers. Security experts from TrapX reported that some IoT devices running Windows 7 have been infected with a piece of malware, is it a supply chain attack? Pierluigi Paganini.

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Undocumented hidden feature found in Espressif ESP32 microchip

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Experts discovered an undocumented hidden feature in the ESP32 microchip manufactured by Espressif, which is used in over 1 billion devices. At the RootedCON , researchers at Tarlogic Innovation presented their findings on undocumented commands in the ESP32 microchip designed by the Chinese manufacturer Espressif.

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New PumaBot targets Linux IoT surveillance devices

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PumaBot targets Linux IoT devices, using SSH brute-force attacks to steal credentials, spread malware, and mine crypto. Darktrace researchers discovered a new botnet called PumaBot targets Linux-based IoT devices, using SSH brute-force attacks to steal credentials, spread malware, and mine cryptocurrency. ” states the report.

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PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild

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The company discovered the zero-day vulnerabilities in IoT live-streaming cameras, used in industrial operations, healthcare, and other sensitive environments. is an inadequate authentication mechanisms that could allow an attacker to access sensitive information like usernames, MD5 password hashes, and configuration data. .

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IoT Cybersecurity: 5 Major Vulnerabilities and How to Tackle Them

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The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. If you take a look at the global market for IoT, you can easily spot the trend. IoT devices are exposed to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. IoT is a complicated concept.

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Sierra Wireless halted production at its manufacturing sites due to ransomware attack

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This week, IoT company Sierra Wireless disclosed a ransomware attack that hit its internal IT systems on March 20 and disrupted its production. Sierra Wireless is a Canadian multinational wireless communications equipment designer and manufacturer headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. ” . Pierluigi Paganini.

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