What is a DDoS Attack? A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disru… Read More

5 Overlooked Cybersecurity Risks for Small Businesses in the Digital Age – Unsecured IoT Devices – A Gateway for Hackers Unsecured IoT devices pose a significant cybersecurity r… Read More

DDoS-as-a-Service botnets are used by hackers to facilitate the most easily and cheaply launch of devastating distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Purposely, these botnets are ma… Read More

In the modern age, the concept of a smart home has moved from science fiction to a tangible reality. From smart refrigerators to voice-activated assistants and automated lighting systems, ou… Read More

Did you know that there’s a virus called the Mirai botnet that looks for unprotected smart devices on the internet?… Read More

Transform Data Leadership: Core Skills for Chief Data Officers in 2024The chief data officer is tasked not only with unlocking the value of data but explaining the importance of data as the… Read More

Bangalore, India – Netskope Threat Labs has today published its latest research report, focused on cloud threats in the retail sector. The report finds that IoT botnets, remote access… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes The journey of IoT devices shows prominent features and offers many benefits for consumers and businesses, such as convenience, efficiency, productivity, and innovat… Read More

 In the digital era, the internet has become a pivotal part of our daily lives, serving as a gateway to a wealth of information and connectivity. However, this vast digital landscape is… Read More

Forescout Calls for Stronger Cybersecurity Measures for Critical Infrastructure in 2023 Global Threat Roundup In the last year, the world’s critical infrastructure – the medic… Read More

A new Mirai-based botnet called NoaBot is being used by threat actors as part of a crypto mining campaign since the beginning of 2023."The capabilities of the new botnet, NoaBot, include a w… Read More

I have been running HoneyPot's on and off for a few years, but recently have put one up permanently the last few months for more intel and for public use, learning and entertainment. You ca… Read More

ledlights.blogInternet of Things (IoT): The use of connected sensors and devices to collect and analyze data in real time Reading Time: 4 minutes The phase of digital disruption is represen… Read More

Glaring Security Issues: Understanding the Growing Concerns of IoT Vulnerabilities in Smart Light Bulbs However, beneath the surface lies a concerning truth that should not be ignored &nda… Read More

Zscaler ThreatLabz 2023 Enterprise IoT and OT Threat Report Uncovers Manufacturing and Education Sectors Targeted the Most, with Education Realizing a Nearly 1000% Increase in IoT Malware At… Read More

Editor’s Note: This newsletter is part of a collaboration between Lawfare and Risky Business. You can find the full version of the Seriously Risky Business newsletter and previous ed… Read More

Cloud security company Zscaler Inc has announced the release of the Zscaler ThreatLabz 2023 Enterprise IoT and OT Threat Report. The report claims to provide an in-depth look at malware a… Read More

Um botnet de malware DDoS variante do Mirai rastreado como IZ1H9 adicionou treze novas cargas úteis para direcionar roteadores baseados em Linux e roteadores da D-Link, Zyxel, TP-Link… Read More

Sed ut perspiciatis unde. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has warned that DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks orchestrated through IoT botnets are in high demand among hackers, as the… Read More

Internet of Things (IoT) technology has brought convenience to our world. However, the popularity of these devices has also come with its fair share of security risks. Businesses predicted t… Read More

Cybersecurity refers to the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, software, and data from digital threats, attacks, and unauthorized access. It encompasses a range of strategies… Read More

Year after it introduced a security labelling programme for consumer Internet of Things devices, Singapore has signed an agreement with Finland to recognise each nation's respective cybersec… Read More

As we know, the cyber threat landscape has seen the frequency of attacks increase at an alarming rate over the past few years. Cybercrime has become big business, and technological advanceme… Read More

Internet-facing Linux systems and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are being targeted as part of a new campaign designed to illicitly mine cryptocurrency. “The threat actors behind the… Read More

Since March 2023, Unit 42 researchers have observed a variant of the Mirai botnet spreading by targeting tens of flaws in D-Link, Zyxel, and Netgear devices.Since March 2023, researchers at… Read More

The Internet of Things (IoT), which connects objects and provides us with valuable information, has become an essential part of our daily lives. However, as the number of IoT devices continu… Read More

Sysdig, a company that specializes in cybersecurity intelligence, uncovered a sophisticated hacking operation known as Scarleteel in February. Since then, Scarleteel has refined both its inf… Read More

According to researchers from Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative, hackers are attempting to infect a Wi-Fi router model with the infamous Mirai botnet malware. The hackers are exploi… Read More

An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is a software or hardware tool that monitors network or system activities for malicious or unauthorized behavior. IDS plays a vital role in cybersecurity… Read More

Cybersecurity in the Age of Emerging Technologies: New Threats and Solutions In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI)… Read More

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a unique innovation that enables gadgets to form a worldwide communication system by exchanging information via the internet and acting on that data. The Inte… Read More

The renowned Mirai botnet, which is responsible for a multitude of debilitating DDoS attacks, has once again upgraded its arsenal. This time, it is taking advantage of a newly fixed vulnerab… Read More

Understanding the 7 Largest DDoS Attacks in the History Few types of criminal activities on the Internet are more annoying and more difficult to avoid. Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS… Read More

Cybersecurity specialists from AT&T Alien Labs report the detection of an Internet of Things (IoT) malware variant targeting content management systems (CMS), web servers, and Android de… Read More

 I recently had malware dropped onto my wordpress honeypot. It had an IP address originating from Italy. It dropped a shell file onto my website trying to get an x86 binary running with… Read More