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New Mirai botnet variant V3G4 targets Linux servers, IoT devices
The new V3G4 variant of Mirai, which creates botnets for DDoS attacks, exploited 13 different vulnerabilities in three campaigns over a six-month period, Palo Alto Network’s Unit 42 team reports.
PLC vulnerabilities can enable deep lateral movement inside OT networks
Researchers demonstrate how attackers can target PLCs to bypass authentication and perform remote code execution on industrial networks.
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Flaws in industrial wireless IoT solutions can give attackers deep access into OT networks
Greater use of industrial cellular gateways and routers expose IIoT devices to attackers and increase the attack surface of OT networks.
NTT, Palo Alto partner for managed SASE with AIOps
Using a managed services provider to deliver SASE can streamline deployment and free up enterprise resources.
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IoT, connected devices biggest contributors to expanding application attack surface
New report shines light on application security challenges impacting global businesses.
The metaverse brings a new breed of threats to challenge privacy and security gatekeepers
If your organization isn’t already moving into the metaverse, it soon will be. Be warned: today’s security protocols and privacy laws may not apply to 3D worlds.
Remote.it takes steps toward zero trust with 'single line of code' provisioning
New integration with Okta, containerization support and a tagging system are all present in the latest version of Remote.it’s network management platform.
Palo Alto Networks flags top cyberthreats, offers new zero-day protections
The first day of Palo Alto's Ignite conference brings new security features, as the company releases its latest cyberthreat research.
Are robots too insecure for lethal use by law enforcement?
The San Francisco Police Department wants to use weaponized robots, but some experts say robots suffer from severe security flaws that render them too dangerous for such use.
The cybersecurity challenges and opportunities of digital twins
The virtual representation of objects or systems through digital twins provide organizations greater insight into their assets but it can also invite malicious actors.
Palo Alto Networks looks to shore up healthcare IoT security
Machine-learning based visibility and monitoring are at the heart of the cybersecurity company’s new healthcare-focused, add-on application to its core firewall products.
Microsoft Azure launches DDoS IP protection for SMBs
DDoS IP Protection for SMBs is designed to provide enterprise-grade distributed denial of service protection at a price that's attractive to small and medium-size companies.
Engineering workstation attacks on industrial control systems double: Report
Some of the biggest challenges faced in securing industrial control systems involve integrating legacy and aging operational technology with modern IT systems.
Security by design vital to protecting IoT, smart cities around the world, says CEO of UK NCSC
UK National Cyber Security Centre’s Lindy Cameron calls for clear, workable international standards to improve the cybersecurity of the internet of things (IoT), connected devices, and smart cities.
Tips on securing IoT devices gleaned from enterprises that use them
IoT devices pose significant threats to enterprises because of lack of visibility into what devices are on enterprise networks and inadequate use of monitoring tools to watch for malicious behaviors.
Portnox adds IoT fingerprinting to network access control service
The IoT fingerprinting feature will allow companies to fully identify IoT devices that don't have the storage or processing capabilities to communicate complete identifying information such as model number, or even device type.
Aryaka rolls out cloud-based web gateway for SASE-focused WAN offering
Aryaka's Secure Web Gateway and Firewall-as-a-Service adds cloud-based security services to its Zero Trust WAN platform, as it moves toward providing SASE capabilities for its users.
97% of enterprises say VPNs are prone to cyberattacks: Study
Since the shift to remote and hybrid work, 44% of organizations have witnessed an increase in exploits targeting VPNs, and many are moving toward zero-trust security, according to a report from Zscaler.