Security News

Ngioweb Botnet Fuels NSOCKS Residential Proxy Network Exploiting IoT Devices
2024-11-19 14:01

The malware known as Ngioweb has been used to fuel a notorious residential proxy service called NSOCKS, as well as by other services such as VN5Socks and Shopsocks5, new findings from Lumen...

OvrC Platform Vulnerabilities Expose IoT Devices to Remote Attacks and Code Execution
2024-11-13 09:28

A security analysis of the OvrC cloud platform has uncovered 10 vulnerabilities that could be chained to allow potential attackers to execute code remotely on connected devices. "Attackers...

AndroxGh0st Malware Integrates Mozi Botnet to Target IoT and Cloud Services
2024-11-08 14:02

The threat actors behind the AndroxGh0st malware are now exploiting a broader set of security flaws impacting various internet-facing applications, while also deploying the Mozi botnet malware....

IoT Devices in Password-Spraying Botnet
2024-11-06 12:02

Microsoft is warning Azure cloud users that a Chinese controlled botnet is engaging in “highly evasive” password spraying. Not sure about the “highly evasive” part; the techniques seem basically...

IoT needs more respect for its consumers, creations, and itself
2024-10-31 05:30

Yet again, connected devices are in the news for all the wrong reasons. In October, security researchers found that robot vacuums from Chinese company, Ecovacs, can be compromised via a backdoor....

Zscaler Report: Mobile, IoT, and OT Cyber Threats Surge in 2024
2024-10-16 19:00

A new report reveals a 2024 surge in mobile, IoT, and OT cyberattacks, highlighting key trends and the need for zero-trust security.

3 tips for securing IoT devices in a connected world
2024-09-27 05:00

IoT devices have become integral to how many organizations operate. From Smart TVs in conference rooms to connected sensors and wireless security cameras, these connected devices are now a fixture...

Critical Flaw in Microchip ASF Exposes IoT Devices to Remote Code Execution Risk
2024-09-23 09:58

A critical security flaw has been disclosed in the Microchip Advanced Software Framework (ASF) that, if successfully exploited, could lead to remote code execution. The vulnerability, tracked as...

New "Raptor Train" IoT Botnet Compromises Over 200,000 Devices Worldwide
2024-09-18 16:00

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a never-before-seen botnet comprising an army of small office/home office (SOHO) and IoT devices that are likely operated by a Chinese nation-state threat...

OpenWrt dominates, but vulnerabilities persist in OT/IoT router firmware
2024-08-07 06:14

The study uncovered that OT and IoT cellular routers and those used in small offices and homes contain outdated software components associated with known vulnerabilities. The research showed that widely used OT/IoT router firmware images have, on average, 20 exploitable n-day vulnerabilities affecting the kernel, leading to increasing security risks.