Tag: Internet
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Juniper warns of Mirai botnet scanning for Session Smart routers
Juniper Networks has warned customers of Mirai malware attacks scanning the Internet for Session Smart routers using default credentials. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/juniper-warns-of-mirai-botnet-scanning-for-session-smart-routers/
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HHS Urges Health Sector to Beef Up OT, IoMT Security
Feds Warn That Connected Devices Are Prey for Cyberattackers. The security of medical devices has been getting most of the attention from regulators in recent years, but other devices that make up the medical internet of things and operational technology systems are also vulnerable to cyberattacks, federal authorities warned in a new advisory. First seen…
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From reactive to proactive: Redefining incident response with unified, cloud-native XDR
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity is a constant game of cat and mouse. The average security operations center (SOC) team receives 4,484 alerts every day and can spend up to 3 hours manually triaging to understand which signals represent a genuine threat and which are just noise.However, this model traps SOCs in a…
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US government urges high-ranking officials to lock down mobile devices following telecom breaches
The move to urge Americans to use end-to-end encrypted apps comes as China-backed gangs are hacking into phone and internet giants. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/19/us-government-urges-high-ranking-officials-to-lock-down-mobile-devices-following-telecom-breaches/
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This VPN Lets Anyone Use Your Internet Connection. What Could Go Wrong?
A free VPN app called Big Mama is selling access to people’s home internet networks. Kids are using it to cheat in a VR game while researchers warn of bigger security risks. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/residential-proxy-network-cybercrime-vpn/
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Hacker könnten über Schwachstellen in Solaranlagen das europäische Stromnetz knacken
Unschöne, aber keineswegs neue Erkenntnis. Deutschland ist zwar “stolz” ob der installierten Leistung an Solarkollektoren. Aber ein griechischer White Hat-Hacker hat gezeigt, wie er sich mittels Notebook und Internet in zahlreiche europäischen Solaranlagen hacken und diese auch in Deutschland … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/12/19/hacker-koennten-ueber-schwachstellen-in-solaranlagen-das-europaeische-stromnetz-knacken/
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Ground Rule of Cyber Hygiene: Keep Your Password Policy Up to Date
Since the earliest incidents of computer break-ins, experts have maintained that making the internet a safe place is going to be an uphill battle. Their reasons, while largely technical, also encompass human complacency. Research shows that most organizations and users fail to follow the simple practices that make computing safe. In 2024, organizations reported a..…
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EPA, CISA warn water facilities to disconnect HMIs from internet
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/news/epa-cisa-warn-water-facilities-to-disconnect-hmis-from-internet
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Attack Exposure: Unpatched Cleo Managed File-Transfer Software
At Least 200 Servers Still Vulnerable as Ransomware Group Claims Mass Exploits. More than 200 Cleo managed file-transfer servers remain internet-exposed and unpatched, despite warnings of a mass attack targeting critical vulnerabilities in the widely used software. The Clop ransomware operation, which has repeatedly targeted MFT software, claimed credit for the attacks. First seen on…
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New I2PRAT Malware Using encrypted peerpeer communication to Evade Detections
Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm over a new strain of malware dubbed >>I2PRAT,
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Neue IOCONTROL-Malware bei Angriffen auf kritische Infrastruktur entdeckt
Eine neue Malware namens IOCONTROL befällt Geräte des Internet of Things (IoT) und OT/SCADA-Systeme, die von kritischen Infrastrukturen in den USA und Israel genutzt werden. First seen on 8com.de# Jump to article: www.8com.de#
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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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That cheap webcam? HiatusRAT may be targeting it, FBI warns
Webcams have been a key part of business and home offices everywhere, especially since the COVID pandemic hit. But they are not often high-quality products, especially if used only sporadically, as many consumers and remote workers are content with a cheap one from China. This not only causes regular hardware problems, but it can also be…
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The FBI warns of HiatusRAT scanning campaigns against Chinese-branded web cameras and DVRs
The FBI warned of a fresh wave of HiatusRAT malware attacks targeting internet-facing Chinese-branded web cameras and DVRs. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a Private Industry Notification (PIN) to warn of HiatusRAT malware campaigns targeting Chinese-branded web cameras and DVRs. The report includes a set of recommendations to mitigate the exposure to the…
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Researchers reveal OT-specific malware in use and in development
Malware that’s made specifically to target industrial control systems (ICS), Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) control devices is still rare, but … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/12/17/ot-specific-malware-siemens-industrial-iot/
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US Water Facilities Urged to Secure Access to Internet-Exposed HMIs
EPA and CISA urge organizations in the water and wastewater systems sector to harden remote access to internet-exposed human-machine interfaces (HMIs). The post US Water Facilities Urged to Secure Access to Internet-Exposed HMIs appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/us-water-facilities-urged-to-secure-access-to-internet-exposed-hmis/
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US moves to tighten restrictions on China Telecom amid security fears
The US Commerce Department is intensifying its actions against China Telecom’s US unit over concerns that its cloud and internet services could be used to funnel American data to Beijing, according to a Reuters report.The department issued a preliminary finding last week, stating that China Telecom Americas’ involvement in US networks and cloud services presents a…
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Russia bans Viber, claiming app facilitates terrorism and drug trafficking
The decision is part of Moscow’s broader crackdown on foreign tech services as it seeks to isolate itself from the global internet and create a domestic alternative. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-bans-viber-terrorism-trafficking
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SAP-Systeme geraten zunehmend ins Visier von Cyber-Angreifern
Tags: access, authentication, china, cve, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, exploit, hacker, intelligence, Internet, ransomware, sap, siem, update, vulnerability, zero-daywidth=”5000″ height=”2813″ sizes=”(max-width: 5000px) 100vw, 5000px”>Angriffe auf SAP-Systeme versprechen Hackern fette Beute. ShutterstockEin Rückblick auf Bedrohungsdaten aus den zurückliegenden vier Jahren macht deutlich, dass immer mehr Cyberkriminelle SAP-Systeme ins Visier nehmen. Das berichtete Yvan Genuer, leitender Sicherheitsforscher bei Onapsis auf der Black Hat Europe, die vom 9. bis 12. Dezember 2024 in London stattfand. Demzufolge…
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CISA and EPA Warn: Internet-Exposed HMIs Pose Serious Cybersecurity Risks to Water Systems
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have jointly released a crucial fact sheet highlighting the cybersecurity risks posed by Internet-exposed Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) in the Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS) sector. The fact sheet, titled Internet-Exposed HMIs Pose Cybersecurity Risks to Water and Wastewater Systems, offers practical…
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The Simple Math Behind Public Key Cryptography
The security system that underlies the internet makes use of a curious fact: You can broadcast part of your encryption to make your information much more secure. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/how-public-key-cryptography-really-works-using-only-simple-math/
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BadBox: BSI warnt vor Malware auf IoT-Geräten
IoT-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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New Research Uncovered Dark Internet Service Providers Used For Hacking
Tags: attack, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, hacking, infrastructure, Internet, law, malicious, malware, network, serviceBulletproof hosting services, a type of dark internet service provider, offer infrastructure to cybercriminals, facilitating malicious activities like malware distribution, hacking attacks, fraudulent websites, and spam. These services evade legal scrutiny, posing a significant challenge to global cybersecurity. Understanding and identifying bulletproof hosting networks is crucial for cybersecurity researchers, law enforcement agencies, and enterprises. By…
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Germany Disrupts BADBOX Malware on 30,000 Devices Using Sinkhole Action
Germany’s Federal Office of Information Security (BSI) has announced that it has disrupted a malware operation called BADBOX that came preloaded on at least 30,000 internet-connected devices sold across the country.In a statement published earlier this week, authorities said they severed the communications between the devices and their command-and-control (C2) servers by sinkholing the domains…
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Kritische Schwachstelle in Mitel MiCollab-Telefonanlage
In Mitel MiCollab-Telefonanlagen gibt es die Authentication Bypass Schwachstelle CVE-2024-41713, die einen Lesezugriff auf Dateien ermöglicht. Inzwischen gibt es auch ein Proof of Concept (PoC) und Hunter.io hat über 14.000 dieser angreifbaren Anlagen im Internet erreichbar gefunden. MiCollab ist eine … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/12/13/kritische-schwachstelle-in-mitel-micollab-telefonanlage/
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UnitedHealth’s Optum left an AI chatbot, used by employees to ask questions about claims, exposed to the internet
Optum’s AI chatbot was found exposed online at a time when the healthcare giant faces scrutiny for its use of AI to allegedly deny patient claims. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/13/unitedhealthcares-optum-left-an-ai-chatbot-used-by-employees-to-ask-questions-about-claims-exposed-to-the-internet/
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UnitedHealthcare’s Optum left an AI chatbot, used by employees to ask questions about claims, exposed to the internet
Optum’s AI chatbot was found exposed online at a time when the healthcare giant faces scrutiny for its use of AI to allegedly deny patient claims. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/13/unitedhealthcares-optum-left-an-ai-chatbot-used-by-employees-to-ask-questions-about-claims-exposed-to-the-internet/