Sophisticated IoT Botnet Torii Uses 6 Persistence Methods

Security researchers have uncovered a new botnet targeting Linux-based devices that’s more sophisticated than Mirai and most other IoT botnets observed so far. Researchers from antivirus vendor Avast have dubbed the new botnet Torii because its … Continue reading Sophisticated IoT Botnet Torii Uses 6 Persistence Methods

Hide and Seek Iot Botnet Now Set Against Android Devices

The Hide and Seek IoT botnet has recently been updated by its creators to now target Android devices as well. The security analysis reveals that the newly released is even more dangerous than before. Our article sums up the changes…Read more
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NVR Software Flaw Threatens Thousands of Devices

A network video recorder (NVR) application used by organizations from around the world to control surveillance cameras contains a critical vulnerability that could expose devices to hacking. The flaw was found by researchers from security firm Tenable… Continue reading NVR Software Flaw Threatens Thousands of Devices

Hakai Iot Botnet Wages War Against D-Link and Huawei Routers

The Hakai IoT botnet is a dangerous threat that is being distributed in a global attack campaign targeting home routers of all popular brands. It is built on the foundations of an older threat featuring heavy upgrades. Hakai Iot Botnet…Read more
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Potential BlackIT Botnet Attacks Can Bring down IoT Devices

A group of researchers presented a concept malware called the BlackIoT botnet which can be used in targeted attacks against IoT devices on a global scale. Details about the threat are available in a keynote presentation presented at a security…Read m… Continue reading Potential BlackIT Botnet Attacks Can Bring down IoT Devices

US-CERT Warns About Attacks Against ERP Applications

The US-CERT arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an alert warning organizations about an increase in attacks targeting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications. The alert is based on a joint threat report released this wee… Continue reading US-CERT Warns About Attacks Against ERP Applications

Router Compromise Enables $1 Million Bank Cyberheist

A cybercriminal group known for targeting financial institutions has managed to steal almost $1 million from a large Russian bank after hacking into a router at one of its regional branches. The group, known in the security industry as MoneyTaker, has… Continue reading Router Compromise Enables $1 Million Bank Cyberheist

Hide ‘N Seek IoT Botnet Updated with Database Infection Mechanisms

A new attack campaign utilizing updated instances of the Hide ‘N Seek IoT botnet are currently attacking users worldwide. The security analysis of the captured samples showcase that the updated code a wide range of databases servers support. This… Continue reading Hide ‘N Seek IoT Botnet Updated with Database Infection Mechanisms

Hide-N-Seek IoT Botnet Starts Infecting Database Servers

Hide ‘N Seek (HNS), an IoT botnet known for infecting home routers, IP cameras and digital video recorders, has recently started compromising NoSQL database servers. HNS was discovered by researchers from antivirus firm Bitdefender in January an… Continue reading Hide-N-Seek IoT Botnet Starts Infecting Database Servers

7 Vulnerabilities in 400 Axis Camera Models Unearthed (CVE-2018-10658)

Several critical vulnerabilities have been uncovered in some 400 Axis camera models. The flaws could allow hackers to take full control over the affected camera or entangle them in botnets. VDOO researchers unearthed the vulnerabilities that could be c… Continue reading 7 Vulnerabilities in 400 Axis Camera Models Unearthed (CVE-2018-10658)