Tag: iot
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Google, Partners Disrupt 1.3 Million-Device-Strong XCPE Botnet
Google alleges that Android device manufacturer Videostrong ran the operation, which infected set-top boxes and IoT devices with a backdoor to create infrastructure for criminal activity. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/google-13-million-device-strong-xcpe-botnet
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Google, Partners Disrupts 1.3 Million-Device-Strong XCPE Botnet
Google alleges that Android device manufacturer Videostrong ran the operation, which infected set-top boxes and IoT devices with a backdoor to create infrastructure for criminal activity. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/google-13-million-device-strong-xcpe-botnet
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Hacker manipulieren Supermarkt-Kühlanlagen und vernichten Lebensmittel
Cyberangriffe auf Supermarkt-Kühlanlagen zeigen die Risiken vernetzter IoT-Geräte. Experten warnen vor Manipulation, Lieferausfällen und KI-gestützten Attacken. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/hacker-manipulieren-supermarkt-kuehlanlagen-und-vernichten-lebensmittel/a47001/
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Google dismantles massive botnet hidden in Android TV boxes
The overwhelming majority of the infected devices in the X.CPE botnet are Android TV set-top boxes, Google said, adding that they observed a number of other infected Android-based IoT devices, including telehealth devices, karaoke machines and digital signage devices. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/google-dismantles-botnet-hidden-android-tv-boxes
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The 25 Hottest Edge Security Companies: 2026 Edge Computing 100
As part of CRN’s Edge Computing 100 for 2026, here are 25 security vendors working to protect users and data across IT, OT and IoT environments. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/the-25-hottest-edge-security-companies-2026-edge-computing-100
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Supermarket Freezer Cyberattacks Spread Across Europe as Experts Warn of Wider IoT Risks
A second wave of suspected cyberattacks targeting supermarket fridges and freezers has spread across Europe, raising concerns about the security of connected refrigeration systems and the potential for cybercriminals to cause physical disruption without sophisticated malware. The latest incidents, reported on 2 November, affected refrigeration equipment in seven European countries, including Belgium, Sweden, Luxembourg, Finland…
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Protecting OT, IoT and medical devices without disrupting operations
A smarter OT security strategy starts with visibility, context and prioritization. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/spons/protecting-ot-iot-and-medical-devices-without-disrupting-operations/833813/
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Protecting OT, IoT and medical devices without disrupting operations
A smarter OT security strategy starts with visibility, context and prioritization. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/spons/protecting-ot-iot-and-medical-devices-without-disrupting-operations/833813/
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Smart TVs can harbor unpatched security flaws and track what you watch
Smart TVs and connected plugs accounted for a large share of recorded security weaknesses in household devices, according to Bitdefender’s 2026 IoT Security Landscape Report. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/10/30/bitdefender-smart-tvs-vulnerabilities-report/
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Volt Typhoon Used Covert Silent Train Network in Four Zero-Day Exploitation Campaigns
The China-nexus cyber espionage group known as Volt Typhoon has been attributed to a now-disrupted covert access network dubbed Silent Train that has been put to use for zero-day exploitation and strategic access.”First identified in late 2023, Silent Train uses rotating chains of compromised SOHO, IoT, and enterprise infrastructure,” Lumen Technologies Black Lotus Labs said…
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Hackers seize on vulnerable IoT devices to spy, pivot and route traffic
Known vulnerabilities with available patches are by far the biggest risk facing connected devices, a new report found. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/internet-of-things-vulnerabilities-proxies-netgear-bitdefender/873033/
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ISMG Editors: French Supermarket Hack Weaponized Food
Also: Anthropic Warns That AI Agents Could Spread Across IoT Devices. In this week’s ISMG Editors’ Panel, four editors discussed the weaponization of food in a cyberattack against French supermarkets, the prospect of self-replicating artificial intelligence agents and why crypto agility matters beyond post-quantum cryptography. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ismg-editors-french-supermarket-hack-weaponized-food-a-33133
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Kühlung auf 50 Grad: Steuerungstechnik wird zur neuen Schwachstelle im Handel
Ein Cyberangriff auf vernetzte Kühlsysteme in französischen Supermärkten zeigt, wie schnell ein scheinbar technisches Detail den Filialbetrieb, Warenbestände und Lieferketten trifft. Der Vorfall macht deutlich: NIS2 und der Cyber Resilience Act sind keine abstrakten Compliance-Projekte, sondern Leitplanken für belastbare Prozesse, sichere Produkte und klar verteilte Verantwortung. Management Summary Cyberrisiken werden zu Betriebsrisiken: Manipulierte IoT- und……
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Wenn Kühlketten kollabieren: Was NIS2 und CRA aus dem Angriff in Frankreich lehren
Ein Cyberangriff auf vernetzte Kühlsysteme in französischen Supermärkten zeigt, wie schnell ein scheinbar technisches Detail den Filialbetrieb, Warenbestände und Lieferketten trifft. Der Vorfall macht deutlich: NIS2 und der Cyber Resilience Act sind keine abstrakten Compliance-Projekte, sondern Leitplanken für belastbare Prozesse, sichere Produkte und klar verteilte Verantwortung. Management Summary Cyberrisiken werden zu Betriebsrisiken: Manipulierte IoT- und……
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Jedes zweite deutsche Unternehmen verzeichnet Angriffe auf cyberphysische Systeme
58 Prozent der Unternehmen weltweit (53 % in Deutschland) erlitten in den letzten zwölf Monaten Attacken auf ihre cyberphysischen Systeme wie IoT- und OT-Devices, industrielle Steuerungen, Systeme zur Gebäudeautomation oder medizinische Geräte. Zudem wird künstliche Intelligenz zunehmend auch in operativen Umgebungen eingesetzt. Während dies weltweit in fast Dreiviertel der Unternehmen (70 %) der Fall ist,…
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Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
“Small weight-based replicators” could usher in a new generation of computer worms. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2026/10/anthropic-warns-small-ai-models-could-self-replicate-through-iot-devices/
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Sicherheitskonzepte für vernetzte Geräte – So stärken Unternehmen ihre IoT-Sicherheit
Tags: iotFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/iot-sicherheitskonzepte-unternehmen-schutz-erkennung-reaktion-a-429eec94b819b7bae942e50b5fc16bae/
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Anthropic warns self-replicating AI could spread to your smart devices
Anthropic is warning that small AI models could soon be able to self-replicate across consumer IoT devices, from Android TV boxes to smart ovens, creating distributed botnets capable of running AI workloads without relying on data centers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/anthropic-warns-self-replicating-ai-could-spread-to-your-smart-devices/
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Anthropic Finds Ingredients for Future AI Worms
Anthropic’s latest study combined IoT and network tests to explore AI self-replication, which researchers said would be challenging to shut down. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/perimeter/anthropic-ingredients-future-ai-worms
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Anthropic Warns Small AI Models Could Soon Form Self-Propagating IoT Botnets
Small artificial intelligence (AI) models may be months away from developing capabilities to self-replicate on IoT devices like smart ovens and off-brand Android TV boxes, according to a warning from Anthropic.The frontier AI lab said small AI models could form autonomous, self-propagating worm botnets that are “challenging to shut down,” since “there’s no centralized point…
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Anthropic Shows How Small AI Models Could Replicate Across IoT Devices
Anthropic researchers show how small AI models could autonomously replicate across IoT devices, raising concerns about adaptive, AI-powered botnets. Anthropic published a paper this week that should make anyone who manages IoT infrastructure sit down for a moment. The research shows that small AI models are approaching the capability to replicate themselves autonomously across networks…
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Cyberresilienz statt Krisenmodus: Warum Ausfallplanung zur Chefsache wird
Vernetzte Produktion, intelligente Energieversorgung und digitale Gesundheitsdienste erhöhen die Abhängigkeit von IoT- und OT-Systemen. Damit rückt eine Managementfrage in den Mittelpunkt: Wie bleibt das Unternehmen handlungsfähig, wenn ein Angriff Geräte, Netze oder Lieferketten trifft? Entscheidend sind nicht nur technische Schutzmaßnahmen, sondern klare Zuständigkeiten, belastbare Wiederanlaufpläne, geübte Meldewege und Sicherheit über den gesamten Produktlebenszyklus. Management Summary……
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Anthropic Warns AI Models Could Soon Self-Replicate Across Smart TVs and IoT Devices
Anthropic researchers have raised concerns that small artificial intelligence models could soon replicate autonomously across consumer Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This development may lead to decentralized networks that operate independently of data center infrastructure. In research dated October 12, 2026, William Zhou and Daniel Freeman described experiments showing that affordable Android TV boxes, smart…
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Anthropic warnt: Unsichere IoT-Geräte können KI-Würmer verbreiten
Laut Tests von Anthropic reichen auch leistungsschwache Geräte wie Android-TV-Boxen aus, damit sich KI autonom ausbreiten kann. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/anthropic-warnt-unsichere-iot-geraete-koennen-ki-wuermer-verbreiten-2610-214047.html
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Windows 11 23H2 reaches end of support in 30 days
Microsoft has reminded customers that systems running Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions will stop receiving security updates next month. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-11-23h2-reaches-end-of-support-in-30-days/
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Medical devices patients rely on most are least prepared for quantum attacks
Threat actors are exploiting IT, IoMT, OT and IoT devices across healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) to deploy ransomware, demand payments and monetize stolen patient … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/10/08/forescout-healthcare-quantum-readiness-report/
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Cling Botnet Spoofs Google STUN Traffic to Hide Commands Sent to Infected IoT Devices
Cling, an IoT botnet that disguises operator commands as Google STUN replies, blending malicious communications into routine NAT traversal traffic. Published October 1, the research documents exploitation of exposed networking devices and a command channel designed to exploit trust in familiar infrastructure. Researchers discovered the malware while investigating increased exploitation of CVE-2021-35394, a remote code…
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ClingSTUN Linux Backdoor Abuses Public STUN Infrastructure
Fortinet details ClingSTUN, a Linux backdoor exploiting unpatched IoT devices and abusing public STUN servers to route traffic past NAT. FortiGuard Labs researchers spotted a Linux malware family they call ClingSTUN, and the name gives away its trick immediately. Instead of relying on a dedicated command server, the malicious code leans on STUN, the protocol…
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ClingSTUN Malware Turns Vulnerable IoT Devices Into Persistent Remote Proxy Nodes
ClingSTUN, a Linux backdoor that exploits unpatched internet-facing devices and converts them into persistent, remotely controlled proxy nodes. The malware combines startup persistence, process concealment, competitor termination, and remote command execution with legitimate STUN infrastructure to support connectivity through network address translation. The research published October 5 documents three campaign periods with changing payload servers…
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ClingSTUN Malware Turns Vulnerable IoT Devices Into Persistent Remote Proxy Nodes
ClingSTUN, a Linux backdoor that exploits unpatched internet-facing devices and converts them into persistent, remotely controlled proxy nodes. The malware combines startup persistence, process concealment, competitor termination, and remote command execution with legitimate STUN infrastructure to support connectivity through network address translation. The research published October 5 documents three campaign periods with changing payload servers…