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Experts warn of China-linked APT’s Raptor Train IoT Botnet

Security Affairs

Researchers warn of a new IoT botnet called Raptor Train that already compromised over 200,000 devices worldwide. Cybersecurity researchers from Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs discovered a new botnet, named Raptor Train, composed of small office/home office (SOHO) and IoT devices. “This botnet has targeted entities in the U.S.

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US Disrupts Russian Military Intelligence Botnet

Data Breach Today

federal government says it disrupted a criminal botnet that Russian military intelligence had converted into a platform for global cyberespionage. The malware targets Linux-based IoT devices - in this case, routers made by New York manufacturer Ubiquiti. GRU Hackers Commandeered 'Moobot' for Cyberespionage The U.S.

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Russia-linked STRONTIUM APT targets IoT devices to hack corporate networks

Security Affairs

The STRONTIUM Russia-linked APT group is compromising common IoT devices to gain access to several corporate networks. Researchers at Microsoft observed the Russia-linked APT group STRONTIUM abusing IoT devices to gain access to several corporate networks. ” IoT risk must be taken seriously. ” continues Microsoft.

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MY TAKE: Why companies and consumers must collaborate to stop the plundering of IoT systems

The Last Watchdog

The Internet of Things (IoT) has come a long, long way since precocious students at Carnegie Melon University installed micro-switches inside of a Coca-Cola vending machine so they could remotely check on the temperature and availability of their favorite beverages. Related: Companies sustain damage from IoT attacks That was back in 1982.

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FBI and NSA joint report details APT28’s Linux malware Drovorub

Security Affairs

.” The APT28 group (aka Fancy Bear , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , Sednit , and STRONTIUM ) has been active since at least 2007 and it has targeted governments, militaries, and security organizations worldwide. The group was involved also in the string of attacks that targeted 2016 Presidential election.

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R-DEX Systems helps organizations optimize efficiency with IoT analytics at scale 

OpenText Information Management

We have two sides to the business: we create AI solutions for clients in the military and defense sector, and robotics and automation tools for commercial businesses. In recent years, one of the key focus areas for enterprises has been IoT solutions. But its often the case that users struggle to ingest and analyze IoT data at scale.

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Russia-linked Cyclops Blink botnet targeting ASUS routers

Security Affairs

. “Our data also shows that although Cyclops Blink is a state-sponsored botnet, its C&C servers and bots affect WatchGuard Firebox and Asus devices that do not belong to critical organizations, or those that have an evident value on economic, political, or military espionage.”

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