Tag: internet of things
60 articles
Kimwolf Botnet Launches Alarming Attack on I2P Anonymity Network
The Kimwolf botnet, a vast army of hijacked IoT devices, has launched a shocking assault on the Invisible Internet Project (I2P), a network that protects users' online anonymity. This brazen attack marks a new chapter in the cat-and-mouse game between cybercriminals and those fighting to keep the internet secure.
Critical Flaw Exposes 7,000 Robot Vacuums to Alarming Remote Hacking Risk
A security researcher recently discovered a critical flaw that leaves around 7,000 robot vacuums vulnerable to remote hacking, raising alarming concerns about the safety of our increasingly connected lives. This startling finding highlights the dark side of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the urgent need for better device security.
Smishing via Cellular Routers: Stunning Risk, Top Fixes
Think your router couldn’t text? Belgian users are being targeted by smishing that hijacks Milesight cellular routers to send phishing SMS from devices on their own networks — check for firmware updates, change default passwords, and disable any SMS features you don’t use.
DDoS attacks: Must-Have Defenses for Best Protection
When a small-town hospital’s patient portal or a county election website goes dark from a DDoS attack, the fallout can be disastrous — yet these digital sieges are often overlooked despite becoming cheaper, more frequent, and more damaging. It’s time to stop treating DDoS as a nuisance and start taking it seriously to protect healthcare, elections, and everyday businesses.
GPT-5 security threats: Stunning Risky Zero-Click Menace
A newly revealed jailbreak for GPT-5 shows how AI can be twisted into fueling zero-click attacks that threaten cloud and IoT security, urging technologists and users alike to stay alert and push for stronger safeguards.
Cisco Warns of Active Exploits Targeting ISE Flaws for Root Access
Cisco has raised the alarm about active exploits targeting vulnerabilities in its Identity Services Engine (ISE), a crucial tool for network security. As organizations face the threat of unauthorized access, its time to reassess our defenses and ensure our digital lives remain safe!
Manufacturing Ransomware Breaches Surge to 47% in 2024
As the manufacturing sector grapples with a staggering 47% surge in ransomware breaches, its clear that cybercriminals are honing in on our industries, posing a serious threat to productivity and security. With many manufacturers still lagging in cybersecurity, nows the time for a proactive approach to safeguard our digital future!
5G cybersecurity principles: Must-Have Best Practices
As 5G transforms connectivity, the NCCoE’s white paper lays out five practical cybersecurity principles—isolation, segmentation, redundancy, continuous risk assessment, and security-by-design—to help organizations build faster, more resilient, and trustworthy networks. Adopt these guidelines now to protect privacy, ensure uptime, and stay ahead of evolving threats.
Industrial Digital Ecosystem: Must-Have Best Practices
Imagine an industrial revolution powered not by lone breakthroughs but by a connected ecosystem where shared data, common standards, and built-in trust let factories and supply chains plug in and innovate together. The Open Industrial Digital Ecosystem Summit showed how inclusive governance, security-first design, and interoperable semantics can unlock faster innovation, lower costs, and fairer access for businesses of all sizes.
ICS vulnerabilities: Must-Have Defenses for Risky Threats
CISA’s new advisory exposes critical ICS flaws in power, water, and industrial systems that could disrupt services or even endanger lives—operators, vendors, and policymakers should act now. Start with pragmatic steps like asset inventorying, patching and compensating controls, stronger remote-access policies, network segmentation, and better OT monitoring to sharply reduce risk.
Maritime security: Must-Have Strategies for Best Defense
Ships and ports keep our world moving, but rising threats—from cyberattacks to piracy—mean smarter, layered defenses and stronger collaboration are no longer optional but essential.
Open Industrial Digital Ecosystem Summit: Must-Have Wins
Join the Open Industrial Digital Ecosystem Summit to turn interoperability, shared semantics, and practical governance into real-world wins—speeding innovation, cutting costs, and protecting privacy across industries.
IoT Open House: Implementing SP 1800-36 and Future Outlook
Discover how the groundbreaking SP 1800-36 standard is transforming IoT security by ensuring trusted credential provisioning, protecting everything from your smart home to critical infrastructure against remote threats.
eSIM Flaw in Kigen eUICC Risks Billions of IoT Devices
What if the very tech meant to keep our connected devices safe is actually opening the door to hackers? A newly discovered flaw in Kigen’s eUICC eSIM could put billions of IoT devices—and the smart world they power—at serious risk.
PerfektBlue Flaws Risk Millions of Vehicles to Remote Attacks
Millions of vehicles worldwide are vulnerable to remote hacking through a critical Bluetooth flaw, turning everyday connectivity into a serious safety threat on the road.
Legal Metrology in the Digital Age: Transforming Measurement Standards
Discover how legal metrology is evolving to ensure trust and accuracy in a world where measurements are no longer just physical—they’re digital, interconnected, and more crucial than ever.
The Age of Integrity: Building Trust in a Changing World
In a world where data fuels every decision, ensuring its integrity isn’t just technical—it’s the foundation of trust that keeps our lives and institutions secure. Discover why protecting the truth behind the numbers matters more now than ever.
Embracing Digital Transformation in Legal Metrology
Explore how digital transformation is revolutionizing legal metrology, enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in measurement standards.
TP-Link Router CVE-2023-33538: Active Exploitation Triggers Urgent CISA Alert
TP-Link Router CVE-2023-33538 exploitation triggers an urgent CISA alert. Learn details on risks and how to secure your network from these targeted threats.
40,000 IoT Cameras Left Unsecured on the Open Internet
40,000 IoT cameras left exposed online pose serious security risks by compromising user privacy and enabling potential data breaches.
CISO who helped unmask Badbox warns: Version 3 is coming
CISO who unmasked Badbox warns: Version 3 is coming. Discover key insights on emerging threats and how to safeguard your digital assets.
Enhancing Cybersecurity: The Critical Role of Behavioral Data
Enhance cybersecurity by leveraging behavioral data for real-time threat detection and proactive defense to secure digital infrastructure.
Supply Chain Attacks Really Are Surging
Supply Chain Attacks are surging. Discover emerging tactics, evolving threats, and strategies to effectively safeguard your organization.
FBI Warns: BADBOX 2.0 Malware Infects Millions of Android Consumer Devices
FBI warns: BADBOX 2.0 malware infects millions of Android devices worldwide. Learn how to safeguard your smartphone from this serious cyber threat.