Taiwanese network-attached storage (NAS) solutions provider QNAP Systems on Friday announced patches for a critical vulnerability impacting some of its network surveillance products.
US Gov Issues Security Memo on Quantum Computing Risks
National security memo warns that a quantum computing could jeopardize civilian and military communications, and defeat security protocols for most Internet-based financial transactions
Many IoT Devices Exposed to Attacks Due to Unpatched Flaw in uClibc Library
Nozomi Networks, a firm specialized in securing operational technology (OT) and IoT systems, has disclosed a potentially serious vulnerability affecting a C standard library used by several major companies.
How Linux Became the New Bullseye for Bad Guys
Cybercriminals haven’t historically paid much attention to Linux systems. In fact, Linux was formerly one of the least attacked platforms in IT, but that’s quickly changed. Today we’re seeing malware designed to attack Linux systems, frequently in the form of executable and linkable format (ELF). Linux is becoming a more popular target for attackers as it operates the back-end systems of many networks and container-based solutions for IoT devices and mission-critical applications.
Tractor-Trailer Brake Controllers Vulnerable to Remote Hacker Attacks
New BotenaGo Variant Infects Lilin Security Cameras With Mirai
A newly identified variant of the BotenaGo malware is specifically targeting security cameras manufactured by Taiwan-based Lilin, warns OT and IoT security firm Nozomi Networks.
Raspberry Pi Removes Default User to Improve Security
In an attempt to improve security, the latest Raspberry Pi OS release no longer creates a default “pi” account, requiring users to set up custom accounts instead.
FBI Disables “Cyclops Blink” Botnet Controlled by Russian Intelligence Agency
TOTOLINK Routers, Other Device Exploits Added to Beastmode Botnet
The Mirai-based DDoS botnet known as Beastmode continues to expand its arsenal with at least five new exploits added over the last two months.
Remote ‘Brokenwire’ Hack Prevents Charging of Electric Vehicles
Researchers from the University of Oxford in the UK and Switzerland’s Armasuisse federal agency have identified a new attack method that can be used to remotely interrupt the charging of electric vehicles.












