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New Eleven11bot botnet infected +86K IoT devices

Security Affairs

The Eleven11bot botnet has infected over 86,000 IoT devices, mainly security cameras and network video recorders (NVRs). Researchers from Nokia Deepfield Emergency Response Team (ERT) discovered a new botnet named Eleven11bot that has already infected over 86,000 IoT devices. ” wrote Nokia security researchers Jrme Meyer.

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Calling on CISOs and Security Leaders to Elevate IoT Security

Data Breach Today

Transforming Technical Expertise Into Strategic Leadership The rapid proliferation of IoT devices introduces significant security risks that require CISOs and top corporate leaders to step up, reduce risks and align IoT security with mission-critical objectives.

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US House Passes IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act

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House of Representatives passed the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, a bill that aims at improving the security of IoT devices. House of Representatives last week passed the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, a bill designed to improve the security of IoT devices. Mark Warner.

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IoT Cybersecurity: 5 Major Vulnerabilities and How to Tackle Them

Security Affairs

The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. If you take a look at the global market for IoT, you can easily spot the trend. IoT devices are exposed to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. IoT is a complicated concept.

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Mozi Botnet is responsible for most of the IoT Traffic

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The Mozi botnet accounted for 90% of the IoT network traffic observed between October 2019 and June 2020, IBM reported. Mozi is an IoT botnet that borrows the code from Mirai variants and the Gafgyt malware , it appeared on the threat landscape in late 2019. reads the analysis published by the experts. ” continues the analysis.

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Hacking IoT & RF Devices with BürtleinaBoard

Security Affairs

How to hack IoT & RF Devices with BürtleinaBoard. Few months ago I have presented #FocacciaBoard : a similar multipurpose breakout board that uses the famous FT232H to handle multiple protocols commonly found in (I)IoT devices (i.e. The post Hacking IoT & RF Devices with BürtleinaBoard appeared first on Security Affairs.

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IoT Security Dangers Loom as Office Workers Return

Data Breach Today

This is particularly true of IoT devices, as many have been left unprotected for months. Researchers: Home and Office Connected Devices Vulnerable to Attack With corporate America beginning to ask employees to come back to their offices in the fall, cybersecurity teams have a huge task before them to ensure their work environment is safe.

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