January 5, 2024 at 01:33PM Dubai-based AmiViz and US-based Asimily have partnered to offer industrial IoT and medical device security solutions in the Middle East, in response to the increasing demand for robust IoT security. This collaboration aligns with Dubai’s digital strategy, emphasizing international cybersecurity collaboration. Market forecasts predict significant growth, with the Middle East … Read more
January 5, 2024 at 06:30AM Ukraine’s Security Service took down two hacked residential surveillance cameras used by Russian threat actors to spy on Kyiv’s air defense and infrastructure. The hacked webcams were leveraged by Russia to aid its missile attack on Kyiv. This incident underscores the importance of maintaining cybersecurity for IoT devices, as they … Read more
December 28, 2023 at 10:02AM DDoS attacks and zero-day threats continue to plague cybersecurity due to their effectiveness, with OpenAI attributing ChatGPT issues to a DDoS attack. The rise in IoT vulnerabilities and new network protocols contributes to the surge in attacks, prompting the need for robust anti-DDoS strategies, including scalable infrastructure, traffic monitoring, and … Read more
December 19, 2023 at 07:51AM “In Everything Everywhere All at Once, Evelyn Wang battles multidimensional challenges to protect her family. Similarly, modern enterprises face complex, interconnected IT environments, amplifying security risks. CISOs struggle to monitor and secure an average 2.7 million IT assets. With IoT devices further complicating the landscape, real-time asset inventory and granular … Read more
December 15, 2023 at 01:22PM A versatile malware named NKAbuse, deployed as both a flooder and backdoor, has been discovered targeting Linux systems in Colombia, Mexico, and Vietnam. Written in Go, it exploits the NKN blockchain-oriented peer-to-peer networking protocol. Utilizing various methods, including exploiting vulnerabilities, it has the capacity to launch DDoS attacks and compromise … Read more
December 15, 2023 at 01:24AM A new threat named NKAbuse has emerged, using the decentralized NKN network for communication. The malware leverages NKN technology to conduct DDoS attacks and function as an implant in compromised Linux systems, with potential expansion into IoT devices. NKAbuse lacks self-propagation and integrates backdoor features, making it a serious security … Read more
December 14, 2023 at 05:20PM Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs recently identified the KV-Botnet, a sophisticated Internet of Things (IoT) botnet targeting US government and communications organizations. The botnet infects network devices from various vendors and is connected to the Chinese state-aligned Volt Typhoon threat actor. It features advanced stealth mechanisms and the ability to deploy … Read more
December 7, 2023 at 06:15PM ProvenRun, a cybersecurity firm, secured €15 million in a Series A round led by Tikehau Capital, aiming to advance secure operating systems for IoT and connected vehicles. The funding will boost product development, including automotive and Risc-V architecture applications, and facilitate North American expansion. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **ProvenRun Fundraising:** ProvenRun, … Read more
December 5, 2023 at 09:24AM Two years post-discovery, details on 10 unpatched vulnerabilities in Loytec building automation products were made public. Clear Takeaways from Meeting Notes: 1. There are 10 unpatched vulnerabilities that have been found in Loytec building automation products. 2. The details of these vulnerabilities have been publicly disclosed. 3. The disclosure occurred … Read more
December 4, 2023 at 05:05PM New variants of the P2Pinfect botnet target 32-bit MIPS processor devices, exploiting weak credentials and using sophisticated evasion techniques. Initial focus was on Redis servers, but the scope has expanded to include routers and IoT devices globally. Objectives of the malware operators remain unclear. **Meeting Takeaways: Focus on P2Pinfect Botnet … Read more