Lumen Technologies, in collaboration with the DOJ, FBI, and Dutch National Police, dismantled a long-running criminal proxy network that exploited IoT and end-of-life devices. This botnet facilitated activities like ad fraud and DDoS attacks, affecting thousands of devices. Its low detection rate stemmed from exploiting known vulnerabilities. Lumen has shared details to aid cybersecurity defenses.

Implementing NIST CSF 2.0 A Technical Blueprint
NIST released the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 in February 2024, marking its first major update since 2014. Key enhancements include the new “Govern” function, revamped