Tag: iot
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Researchers Find Security Risks in 73.6% of 61,500 Abandoned IoT Apps
Researchers have identified significant security and privacy risks across 61,500 abandoned Android Internet-of-Things (IoT) companion applications. Their study found that 73.6% of these apps contained at least one potential vulnerability, risky embedded resource, or insecure communication path. Risks in Abandoned IoT Apps Titled >>When Apps Outlive Vendors: Security Implications of IoT Abandonware,<< the study examines…
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Abandoned IoT apps keep sending sensitive data to broken servers
Millions of people still run smart home and IoT companion apps, the apps used to control devices like smart plugs, cameras, and thermostats, that stopped receiving updates … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/18/abandoned-iot-apps-data-security-risks/
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Physische KI bis 2030: Wie Roboter, autonome Systeme und resiliente IoT-Infrastrukturen die operative Arbeit verändern
Physische KI wird bis 2030 zu einem strategischen Hebel für Produktivität, Resilienz und Arbeitssicherheit. Unternehmen müssen jetzt klären, welche operativen Prozesse sich durch intelligente Maschinen, autonome Systeme und vernetzte Sensorik neu gestalten lassen und welche Governance dafür nötig ist. Physische KI wird operativ: KI-Systeme verlassen die reine Daten- und Textverarbeitung und greifen über Roboter,… First…
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Ebm-Papst Neo macht Ventilatorsysteme intelligent
Concept Reply, Experte für KI- und IoT-Technologien, und Storm Reply, spezialisiert auf Cloud- und KI-Lösungen, haben Ebm-Papst Neo, die Digital-Einheit des Ventilatorenherstellers Ebm-Papst, bei der Entwicklung der Plattform <> maßgeblich unterstützt. Gemeinsam haben die Experten die IT-Infrastruktur und das Backend realisiert sowie die von Ebm-Papst Neo entwickelten Digital-Service-Algorithmen in die Cloud integriert. <> bildet das…
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KI als Taktgeber und Schutzschild: Wie Unternehmen ihre IoT-Flotten zukunftssicher schützen
KI verschärft die Cyberbedrohung für vernetzte Geräte und wird zugleich zum zentralen Instrument ihrer Abwehr. Entscheidend sind dabei nicht nur intelligente Analysen, sondern eine durchgängige Sicherheitsarchitektur aus Geräteidentität, geschützter Konnektivität, Netzwerksegmentierung und menschlicher Kontrolle. Das Interview mit Timo Ross zeigt, welche Maßnahmen Unternehmen jetzt priorisieren sollten. Management Summary KI erhöht Tempo und Skalierung… First seen…
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New IoT Malware Uses Public Linux Exploits to Gain Root and Launch DDoS Attacks
A newly observed IoT malware family dubbed KATARU targets internet-exposed devices through Telnet credential brute-forcing, then attempts to gain root privileges with publicly available Linux kernel exploits before enrolling compromised systems in a DDoS botnet. The sample combines familiar Mirai-style flooding functions with encrypted command-and-control, broad persistence logic, anti-analysis checks and decoy network activity designed…
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LEADING TO A SOVEREIGN DIGITAL FUTURE TOGETHER
A1 Digital ist ein europäischer Partner für digitale Infrastruktur und Lösungen mit dem Ziel, Unternehmen gemeinsam in eine souveräne digitale Zukunft zu führen. Zu den Angeboten gehören Exoscale eine europäische Cloud-Plattform, Managed Connectivity in über 180 Ländern, vertikale IoT Branchenlösungen mit Erfahrung von über 1 Million ausgelieferten Geräten und skalierbare Netzwerklösungen, ergänzt durch 24/7… First…
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Daily OT Security News: September 08, 2026
Today’s verified developments cover critical vulnerabilities, exploit chains, AI-assisted PLC research, federal incident-reporting fragmentation, and a major mobile security release, items that affect IoT, OT, ICS, CPS, industrial and critical”‘infrastructure operations, and connected devices. N-able Patches Critical Zero-Day in… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/daily-ot-security-news-september-08-2026/
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Daily OT Security News: September 07, 2026
Today’s selection covers IoT, OT, ICS and cyber-physical-system security developments that may affect edge networking, management platforms, industrial assets and healthcare devices. Hackers exploit new MikroTik RouterOS flaws to hijack routers Attackers are actively exploiting a chain of two MikroTik… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/daily-ot-security-news-september-07-2026/
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Tengu Mirai-Style Linux Bot Hides as Kernel Worker to Launch DDoS and Proxy Attacks
A newly analyzed Linux malware sample, dubbed Tengu, combines Mirai-style botnet tradecraft with broad persistence, DDoS, SSH probing, and proxy capabilities. The stripped 32-bit ELF masquerades as a Linux kernel worker process while targeting servers, embedded devices, and IoT-adjacent systems. It has no symbols, uses NX protection and partial RELRO, and carries a SHA-256 hash…
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Daily OT Security News: September 06, 2026
Briefing for OT, ICS, IoT, and cyber-physical-security leaders: concise summaries of verified developments and recommended follow-up actions from the named sources below. CISA Scraps Six Free Cybersecurity Assessments for Critical Infrastructure Operators Cybersecurity Dive reports that CISA is ending six… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/daily-ot-security-news-september-06-2026/
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Daily OT Security News: September 06, 2026
Daily OT Security News, September 06, 2026. This edition summarizes the time-window-qualified developments found in the latest review of IoT, OT, ICS, and cyber-physical security reporting. The review produced two source-supported items rather than padding the briefing with older… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/daily-ot-security-news-september-06-2026-2/
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Daily OT Security News: September 05, 2026
Daily OT Security News: September 05, 2026 Briefing for OT, ICS, IoT, and CPS security leaders summarizing verified developments affecting water, manufacturing, and edge-device update practices. Each item highlights operational implications and authoritative sources for follow-up. Water-sector cyber risk remains… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/daily-ot-security-news-september-05-2026-2/
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Daily OT Security News: September 05, 2026
Daily OT Security News: September 05, 2026 Brief, verified updates for OT, ICS, IoT, and CPS security leaders. Water-sector cyber risk remains a national challenge with local defenses A September 4 interview describes how recent cyberattacks on water utilities expose… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/daily-ot-security-news-september-05-2026-3/
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Redundante Konnektivität auf SIM-Ebene – Telefónica Deutschland und Crout bringen IoT-SIM mit zwei Netzprofilen
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/2coresim-ausfallsichere-iot-sim-dual-netzprofil-a-c9bf0c95e7d147677807c29c13182b39/
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Security-by-Design: Was der Cyber Resilience Act für IoT-Hersteller bedeutet
Der Cyber Resilience Act verschiebt Cybersicherheit im IoT von der technischen Kür zur unternehmerischen Pflicht. Für Hersteller vernetzter Produkte bedeutet das: Security-by-Design, belastbare Meldeprozesse und kontinuierliche Transparenz werden zu zentralen Voraussetzungen für Marktzugang, Compliance und operative Resilienz. Management Summary Der CRA macht Cybersicherheit zur Marktzugangsvoraussetzung: Hersteller digitaler Produkte müssen Sicherheit künftig über den gesamten Lebenszyklus……
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Cybersecurity for Manufacturing
Manufacturing is undergoing a major digital transformation. Modern factories increasingly connect operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), robotics, sensors, industrial IoT devices, enterprise applications, cloud platforms, supply-chain systems, and remote-access technologies. These technologies help manufacturers improve productivity, automate production,… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/cybersecurity-for-manufacturing/
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Cybersecurity for Manufacturing
Manufacturing is undergoing a major digital transformation. Modern factories increasingly connect operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), robotics, sensors, industrial IoT devices, enterprise applications, cloud platforms, supply-chain systems, and remote-access technologies. These technologies help manufacturers improve productivity, automate production,… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/cybersecurity-for-manufacturing/
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Industrial Cybersecurity
Industrial organizations are increasingly connecting operational technology (OT) environments to enterprise IT networks, cloud platforms, remote monitoring systems, industrial IoT devices, and third-party services. This connectivity creates operational advantages, but it also expands the cyberattack surface. Industrial cybersecurity is the… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/industrial-cybersecurity/
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Daily OT Security News: September 1, 2026
This briefing summarizes verified advisories, reporting, legal analysis, and vendor commentary on operational-technology security issues relevant to OT, ICS, IoT, CPS, and critical”‘infrastructure professionals. UK NCSC warns of increased targeting of operational technology Government advisory (NCSC, 27 August 2026): the… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/daily-ot-security-news-september-1-2026/
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Claroty auf der it-sa 2026 OT-Sicherheit reicht nicht aus
Auch in diesem Jahr präsentiert Claroty auf der it-sa seine Lösungen für die Sicherheit cyberphysischer Systeme (CPS). Ob intelligente Gebäudetechnik, industrielle Fertigungsanlagen, medizinische Geräte oder unternehmensweite IoT-Systeme: cyberphysische Systeme bilden heute die Grundlage des täglichen Lebens und unserer Wirtschaft. Angesichts einer stetig wachsenden Bedrohungslage, von finanziell motivierten Cyberkriminellen bis hin zu staatlich unterstützten Angreifern, reicht…
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ThreatsDay: 296K IoT Botnet, 100+ Water Systems Targeted, SharePoint RCE Chain + 27 New Stories
Tags: ai, botnet, data-breach, exploit, infrastructure, iot, login, malicious, rce, remote-code-execution, tool, windowsA fake login page. A fake security scan. A fake productivity app. Apparently, pretending to be useful is still one of the easier ways into a machine.The rest of the week gets stranger: botnets borrowing AI, command traffic hiding in public infrastructure, malicious tools waiting before showing their real behavior, exposed systems getting scanned, and…
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Federal authorities disrupt China-backed hacking operation targeting US critical infrastructure
Compromised IoT devices were used in a yearslong campaign against key sectors and U.S. government agencies. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/federal-authorities-disrupt-china-hacking-US-critical-infrastructure/828913/
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FBI, DOJ Seize Chinese Hacker Infrastructure on US Soil
QScan and QTRouter Used US-Registered Domains and Overseas Servers to Mask Operations. The FBI and DOJ seized domains supporting Chinese state-linked QScan and QTRouter infrastructure that used U.S.-registered services and compromised IoT devices to conceal attacks on federal agencies and critical infrastructure. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/fbi-doj-seize-chinese-hacker-infrastructure-on-us-soil-a-32658
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US takes down alleged Chinese hacking tools used against Federal Reserve, DOJ and Senate
The DOJ said it disrupted Chinese state-backed tools used to scan, infect and exploit IoT devices for attacks on federal agencies and multiple industries. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/qscan-qtrouter-us-takedown-alleged-china-hacking-tools
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Enterprise Network Security Solution
A traditional corporate network may once have consisted primarily of office computers, servers, switches, routers, and a centralized data center. Today, organizations operate across cloud platforms, remote offices, SaaS applications, mobile devices, IoT systems, endpoints, APIs, data centers, and operational technology environments. Employees can access business resources from almost anywhere. Applications may be distributed across…
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New Mirai-Based Evooo1Bot Botnet Targets Linux Devices
Evooo1Bot is a Mirai-based Linux botnet that hijacks routers and IoT devices for DDoS attacks, credential theft and criminal proxy services. Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs disclosed Evooo1Bot in mid-August, a previously undocumented Linux botnet that’s been active since July 2026. The bot borrows Mirai’s DDoS engine but adds encrypted command-and-control communications, an SSH brute-force scanner, a…
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A Malicious SIM Card Can Run Attacker Code Inside the Modems Behind Cellular IoT Devices
A malicious SIM card can order the device it sits in to run commands of the attacker’s choosing. On the cellular modules built into electric-vehicle chargers, industrial routers, and car telematics units, that is enough to take the whole device over.Researchers at the University of Birmingham and the security firm Fuzzware tested 26 phones and…