Tag: iot
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Suspected Chinese malware operation HiatusRAT menacing IoT devices
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/suspected-chinese-malware-operation-menacing-iot-devices-with-hiatus-rat
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Androxgh0st Botnet Targets IoT Devices, Exploiting 27 Vulnerabilities
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in SecurityNewsAndroxgh0st, a botnet targeting web servers since January 2024, is also deploying IoT-focused Mozi payloads, reveals CloudSEK’s latest research. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/androxgh0st-botnet-iot-devices-exploit-vulnerabilities/
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HiatusRAT Campaign Targets Web Cameras and DVRs: FBI Warns of Rising IoT Exploits
The FBI, in collaboration with CISA, has issued a new alert regarding the HiatusRAT malware campaign. The latest iteration of the campaign has shifted its focus to Internet of Things... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/hiatusrat-campaign-targets-web-cameras-and-dvrs-fbi-warns-of-rising-iot-exploits/
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FBI Warns of HiatusRAT Targeting Vulnerable IoT Devices
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in SecurityNewsMalware Targets Vulnerable Web Cameras and DVRs Worldwide. Hackers are deploying brute force attacks and using unpatched vulnerabilities to target Chinese-manufactured web cameras and DVRs, the FBI is warning. Targets include a range of organizations in Taiwan and at least one U.S. government server. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/fbi-warns-hiatusrat-targeting-vulnerable-iot-devices-a-27081
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BlackBerry offloads Cylance’s endpoint security products to Arctic Wolf
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in SecurityNewsFresh attempt to mix the perfect cocktail of IoT and Infosec First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/12/17/blackberry_cylance_sale_arctic_wolf/
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Hackers Using New IoT/OT Malware IOCONTROL To Control IP Cameras, Routers, PLCs, HMIs And Firewalls
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Tags: attack, cctv, control, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, firewall, hacker, infrastructure, iot, iran, malware, router, vulnerabilityRecent cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, including fuel management systems and water treatment facilities in Israel and the US, have been attributed to the Iranian-backed CyberAv3ngers. The attacks, leveraging a custom-built malware named IOCONTROL, exploit vulnerabilities in IoT and OT devices, such as routers, PLCs, HMIs, and firewalls. The malware, designed to operate on various platforms,…
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December 2024 Cyble Report: Malware, Phishing, and IoT Vulnerabilities on the Rise
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in SecurityNewsThe latest First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cyble-sensor-intelligence-report/
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 24
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in SecurityNewsSecurity Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. PROXY.AM Powered by Socks5Systemz Botnet AppLite: A New AntiDot Variant Targeting Mobile Employee Devices Inside Zloader’s Latest Trick: DNS Tunneling BSI points out pre-installed malware on IoT devices Declawing PUMAKIT Image-Based Malware Classification Using QR and…
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IOCONTROL cyberweapon used to target infrastructure in the US and Isreael
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in SecurityNewsIran-linked threat actors target IoT and OT/SCADA systems in US and Israeli infrastructure with IOCONTROL malware. Claroty’s Team82 obtained a sample of a custom-built IoT/OT malware called IOCONTROL used by the Iran-linked threat actors to target devices in infrastructure located in Israel and U.S.. According to the experts Iran-linked threat group CyberAv3ngers reportedly targeted fuel…
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BadBox: BSI warnt vor Malware auf IoT-Geräten
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in SecurityNewsIoT-Geräte im Privatumfeld wie digitale Bilderrahmen oder Mediaplayer, die mit dem Internet verbunden werden, können mit Schadsoftware infiziert werden und sind daher immer häufiger Ziel von Cyberkriminellen. Das Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) hat in einer Aktion die … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/12/14/badbox-bsi-warnt-vor-malware-auf-iot-geraeten/
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Breaking the Air Gap Through Hardware Implants
IoT security assessments expose diverse technologies, use cases, and protocols. While wireless components like WiFi and Bluetooth enhance functionality and enable features like OTA updates, they also increase the attack surface. This blog explores the challenges of assessing non-wireless IoT devices and considers the potential of adding wireless capabilities for comprehensive security testing. First seen…
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Iran-linked crew used custom ‘cyberweapon’ in US critical infrastructure attacks
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in SecurityNewsIOCONTROL targets IoT and OT devices from a ton of makers, apparently First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/12/13/iran_cyberweapon_us_attacks/
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German BSI Disrupts Android Malware Infecting IoT Devices
Around 30,000 German IoT Infected from Backdroored Android Applications. The German federal information security agency disrupted a botnet that infected thousands of backdoored digital picture frames and media players made with knock-off Android operating systems shipped from China. The agency identified at least 30,000 infected devices. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/german-bsi-disrupts-android-malware-infecting-iot-devices-a-27062
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Researchers: Iranian Custom Malware Targets Fuel Systems
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in SecurityNewse=4>An Iranian state hacking group is using custom malware to compromise IoT and OT infrastructure in Israel and the United States. An attack wave from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-affiliated CyberAv3ngers swept up fuel management systems made by U.S.-based firm Gilbarco Veeder-Root. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/researchers-iranian-custom-malware-targets-fuel-systems-a-27058
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Germany blocks BadBox malware loaded on 30,000 Android devices
Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has disrupted the BadBox malware operation pre-loaded in over 30,000 Android IoT devices sold in the country. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/germany-blocks-badbox-malware-loaded-on-30-000-android-devices/
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Germany sinkholes BadBox malware pre-loaded on Android devices
Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has disrupted the BadBox malware operation pre-loaded in over 30,000 Android IoT devices sold in the country. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/germany-sinkholes-badbox-malware-pre-loaded-on-android-devices/
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Iran-Linked IOCONTROL Malware Targets SCADA and Linux-Based IoT Platforms
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in SecurityNewsIran-affiliated threat actors have been linked to a new custom malware that’s geared toward IoT and operational technology (OT) environments in Israel and the United States.The malware has been codenamed IOCONTROL by OT cybersecurity company Claroty, highlighting its ability to attack IoT and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) devices such as IP cameras, routers,…
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Iranian Hackers Use IOCONTROL Malware to Target OT, IoT Devices in US, Israel
The Iranian threat group CyberAv3ngers has used custom-built malware named IOCONTROL to target IoT and OT devices in the US and Israel. The post Iranian Hackers Use IOCONTROL Malware to Target OT, IoT Devices in US, Israel appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/iranian-hackers-use-iocontrol-malware-to-target-ot-iot-devices-in-us-israel/
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IoT Cloud Cracked by ‘Open Sesame’ OverAir Attack
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in SecurityNewsResearchers demonstrate how to hack Ruijie Reyee access points without Wi-Fi credentials or even physical access to the device. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/ics-ot-security/iot-cloud-cracked-open-sesame-attack
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Europol shutters 27 DDoS sites in major crackdown
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Tags: attack, crime, cybercrime, ddos, defense, finance, hacker, infrastructure, international, iot, network, vulnerabilityEuropol has announced that it has carried out a major crackdown on cybercriminal actors in cooperation with the police authorities in 15 countries as part of an ongoing international crackdown known as PowerOFF.Included in the effort are the Australian Federal Police, the UK’s National Crime Agency, and the US Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland…
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Androxgh0st Malware Continues Targeting IoT Devices and Critical Infrastructure
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity firm Check Point’s Global Threat Index for November 2024 underscores the escalating sophistication of cybercriminals. A key highlight is the rapid rise of Androxgh0st malware, now intergrated with the notorious Mozi botnet. This worrisome combination poses a significant threat to critical infrastructure globally. Critical infrastructure, encompassing energy grids, transportation systems, healthcare networks, and more,…
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Cybersicherheit, KI und Cloud-Einführung definieren die Rollen von IT-Fachleuten neu
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in SecurityNewsDie Rolle von IT-Profis befindet sich in einem bedeutenden Wandel, da Unternehmen mit Herausforderungen in den Bereichen Cybersicherheit, künstliche Intelligenz (KI) und Cloud-Einführung konfrontiert sind, so ein neuer Jahresbericht mit dem Titel ‘Paessler Perspectives 2024″. Der heute von Paessler, einem führenden Anbieter von IT- und IoT-Monitoring-Lösungen, veröffentlichte Bericht zeigt, dass 77 % der IT-Fachleute die…
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EDR-Software ein Kaufratgeber
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Tags: ai, android, api, backup, browser, chrome, cloud, computing, crowdstrike, cyberattack, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, identity, incident response, intelligence, iot, kubernetes, linux, macOS, mail, malware, microsoft, network, ransomware, risk, siem, soar, software, sophos, threat, tool, windows, zero-day -
A16z-backed Toka wants to help US agencies hack into security cameras and other IoT devices
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in SecurityNewsAn Israeli startup specializing in penetrating IoT devices says it’s hiring to “support new business growth” in the US government market. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/06/a16z-backed-toka-wants-to-help-us-agencies-hack-into-security-cameras-and-other-iot-devices/
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8 biggest cybersecurity threats manufacturers face
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Tags: access, ai, apt, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, business, china, cloud, computer, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, ddos, detection, email, encryption, exploit, extortion, firmware, framework, group, Hardware, india, infrastructure, intelligence, international, Internet, iot, iran, lazarus, leak, malicious, malware, monitoring, network, nis-2, north-korea, open-source, password, phishing, ransom, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-analysis, risk-assessment, russia, service, software, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, update, vulnerability, windowsThe manufacturing sector’s rapid digital transformation, complex supply chains, and reliance on third-party vendors make for a challenging cyber threat environment for CISOs.Manufacturers, often prime targets for state-sponsored malicious actors and ransomware gangs, face the difficult task of maintaining cost-effective operations while modernizing their network infrastructure.”Many manufacturing systems rely on outdated technology that lacks modern…
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Vulnerability Management Challenges in IoT & OT Environments
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in SecurityNewsBy understanding the unique challenges of protecting IoT and OT devices, organizations can safeguard these critical assets against evolving cyber threats. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/vulnerability-management-challenges-iot-ot-environments
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Why Technology Interoperability is the Key to a Safer Internet of Things (IoT)
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in SecurityNewsWith IoT connectivity expanding, organizations across the industry must grapple with the complexities of securing this vast network of internet-connected “things.” First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/12/why-technology-interoperability-is-the-key-to-a-safer-internet-of-things-iot/