OT Security

An engineer released a proof-of-concept of a worm that would automatically change default passwords of insecure IoT devices.

Kaspersky Lab researchers spotted an increase in DDoS botnets in Western Europe as attackers grow more sophisticated.

An researcher spotted threat actors actively updating and customizing the Mirai botnet source code that was leaked less than two weeks ago.

The latest data from BullGuard suggests the recent Mirai-based DDoS attack could be just the tip of the iceberg.

A large scale DDoS attack, carried out by a botnet of hacked Internet of Things devices, many of which were made by Chinese firm Xiongmai has now prompted a product recall.

More and more workers today are bringing their personal devices such as laptops, mobile phones and tablets to the office to use for work. While this practice leads to greater productivity, it can pose a security risk.

Ministers have been banned from wearing Apple watches - and presumably any other sort of 'smart' watch or device - during Cabinet meetings in an overabundance of caution over hacking attacks.