Researchers reveal that devices such as headphones, smart light bulbs, barcode scanners, coffee machines, and traffic lights are potential vectors for malware penetration. Attackers can infect such devices with sophisticated malware using various methods, from transmitting data through sound waves to exploiting software vulnerabilities. To ensure safety, users should regularly update their devices’ firmware, keep IoT devices on a separate network, set unique passwords and monitor all connected devices.
Ontinue reports 132% surge in ransomware attacks, with AiTM and PlugX RAT increasing as tactics shift
The ‘2024 Threat Intelligence Report’ by Ontinue notes a 132% rise in ransomware attacks and an increasing use of Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) attacks despite a 35%
