New “Raptor Train” IoT Botnet Compromises Over 200,000 Devices Worldwide

September 18, 2024 at 01:01PM Cybersecurity researchers uncover Raptor Train botnet operated by Chinese state threat actor Flax Typhoon. Consisting of compromised SOHO & IoT devices, it’s one of the largest Chinese IoT botnets, targeting devices from multiple manufacturers. Raptor Train has been linked to multiple campaigns and has been used for potential exploitation attempts … Read more

20K Ubiquiti IoT Cameras & Routers Are Sitting Ducks for Hackers

August 5, 2024 at 04:17PM Researchers warn that tens of thousands of Ubiquiti Inc. small office/home office (SOHO) devices are vulnerable to a five-year-old bug, potentially leading to denial-of-service attacks. Despite patches, around 20,000 devices remain vulnerable, with risks of data leakage and unauthorized access. The issue highlights the broader challenge of IoT security and … Read more