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Muhstik, a botnet infamous for propagating via web application exploits, has been observed targeting Redis servers using a recently disclosed vulnerability in the database system. The vulnerability relates to CVE-2022-0543, a Lua sandbox escape flaw in the open-source, in-memory, key-value data store that could be abused to achieve remote code execution on the underlying machine. […]
If exploited, an unauthenticated, remote attacker can execute code as a “nobody user” in the device meaning attacker would get root access and gain full control of the device. SonicWall, a renowned network security vendor is urging users to immediately update their SMA 100 [PDF] series devices with the latest version after detecting multiple security […]
The malware is currently targeting Linux-embedded routers and IoT devices through botnets. The IT security researchers at AT&T Alien Labs have tracked down malware utilizing over 30 different exploits to compromise routers and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. According to their analysis, the malware is an early beta version linked with the infamous Mirai botnet. […]
The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers with physical access to the CPU to breach the security protocols and obtain sensitive information. Positive Technologies security researchers have identified a vulnerability in Intel CPUs, allowing an attacker with physical access to a device to gain enhanced privileges on the system. The vulnerability was discovered by Positive […]
Curious about Ring Security’s newest innovation in home security? Here is the rundown on Ring’s new Virtual Security Guard, a home security alarm with real people behind the screens monitoring your safety. This comes as an advancement with great precision and efficiency for your home protection needs. After reading this, you’ll be rushing to join […]
According to the agency, the impact of these ransomware attacks can be devastating for both small to big businesses. The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has issued an alert to warn companies part of the food and agriculture sectors about the growing threat of ransomware attacks in these sectors. Companies Using Smart Technology Vulnerable […]
The vulnerability would allow threat actors to remotely compromise a targeted ThroughTek IoT device and watch the real-time video feed, listen to audio, and compromise device credentials for additional attacks. The cybersecurity researchers at FireEye have shared details of a critical IoT supply chain vulnerability that might be exposing millions of ThroughTek internet-connected cameras to espionage. […]
The vulnerability exisits in the company’s P2P SDK, a function that allows a client on a desktop or mobile app to access the camera’s audio or video streams via the internet. Nozomi Networks has shared details of a critical IoT supply chain vulnerability that might be exposing millions of internet-connected cameras to espionage. Reportedly, the flaw affects IoT […]
The operators of the Mozi IoT botnet have been taken into custody by Chinese law enforcement authorities, nearly two years after the malware emerged on the threat landscape in September 2019. News of the arrest, which originally happened in June, was disclosed by researchers from Netlab, the network research division of Chinese internet security company […]
Digital transformation is a buzzword but it’s also a primary goal of many organizations. With the ability to see past the pandemic, many organizations are looking forward to how they can grow into the future. The ongoing evolution of technology means that these organizations have many options to choose from. However, securing these new devices […]
IoT devices continue to flourish in the technology industry, and it will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. This is why developers should acquire the skills required to ride this wave. The IoT Developer Survey report has outlined the top programming languages for IoT development in 2019, so let’s take a quick look […]
It’s not a secret that technologies make our life easier and more comfortable. And education is no exception. Presently, lots of students rely on numerous technological advances that may help write a research paper, conduct research, organize study materials, and manage time more efficiently. In today’s article, we’re not going to talk about such trivial […]
Have you ever experienced being hacked in your Android smartphones and tablets? How do you feel? If you have already experienced hacking, well, you are not alone. Today, there are many people who become the victim of this malware and viruses attacks nationwide. As long as you have an Internet connection, in just one click […]
The DDoS attack on Wikipedia is first of its kind. The popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia has suffered a DDoS attack over the weekend that crippled its service preventing millions of users from accessing the platform. On Friday according to Down Detector’s Outage Map, a service that keeps track of online platforms facing connectivity issues, Wikipedia […]
In July this year, in-depth research into cybercrime and online threats revealed that in 2018, ransomware-type attacks caused $8 billion in damages. It is believed that ransomware attacks will grow to cost $20 billion in 2021. To put the upcoming risk in a real-life scenario, the IT security researchers at Check Point have detailed a […]
It would be useless to write about how technology has shaped modern society because it’s obvious. All our news is consumed through the Internet or TV, the biggest corporations are the ones behind the technology, and our current ways of life would be unsustainable if electricity suddenly disappeared. While most areas exhibit these traits, some […]
Hacking Internet Connected Cars – a near possibility for cybercriminals to cause major havoc. With the advent of the 21st century, we saw great technological feats arise – thanks to the internet. But something far beyond its initial use-case has emerged in recent years with a phenomenon termed the Internet of Things (IoT). Everything today […]
Samsung tweeted and then deleted that tweet stating that users should scan their Smart TVs for malware “every few weeks.” Smart devices are vulnerable to all sorts of digital threats, and this is not a hidden reality as we often hear about internet connected devices getting hacked or infected with viruses/malware. Since Smart TVs are […]
Frequent readers of hackercombat.com should be fully aware by now that cybercriminals of all sizes mean serious business. The old days of script kiddies vandalizing a website or pulling off a publicity stunt for their 15-minute of fame online are a rare occurrence these days. Cybercriminals are enticed by the real plausibility of profiting from […]
Call it killer malware? Israeli researchers have developed a new malware that highlights some very critical and dangerous security vulnerabilities in medical imaging equipment, which is commonly used to diagnose serious health conditions like cancer and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Not only can the malware impact the diagnosis of the imaging equipment but can also compromise […]
The Japanese government claims that the vast majority of these attacks originated abroad According to network security and ethical hacking specialists from the International Institute of Cyber Security, in 2018 the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and cryptocurrency platforms hacked in Japan increased by almost twice the number registered in the year 2017. The data collected by […]