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Trend Micro Blocked Five Million IoT Camera Hack Attempts
July 1, 2019
Cybersecurity experts from Trend Micro blocked five million attempted hacks of IoT cameras. Trend Micro teamed up with IP security solution provider VIVOTEK in a bid to secure IoT cameras. Data from 7,000 IP cameras were analysed by Trend Micro to find the scale of the threat against them, and how few protections they have.
Top Takeaways From AWS Security Chief Stephen Schmidt At re:Inforce 2019
June 26, 2019
The first day of the re:Inforce conference showed how AWS views security—as a fundamental part of building technology. Trend Micro's Mark Nunnikhoven took away three repeated themes: Security is a key business concern, automation is key part of modern security, and security must be built into the fabric of everything.
Botnet Uses SSH and ADB to Create Android Cryptomining Army
June 20, 2019
Trend Micro researchers discovered a cryptocurrency mining botnet that uses the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) Wi-Fi interface and SSH connections to hosts stored in the known_hosts list to spread to other devices.
Trend Micro Partners with VIVOTEK to Enhance IP Cameras Security
June 18, 2019
Trend Micro announced it has blocked 5 million attempted cyberattacks against IP cameras in just five months. Through its strategic partnership with VIVOTEK, a global leading IP security solution provider, Trend Micro’s IoT security solutions are embedded in globally deployed IP cameras to provide superior protection.
Criminal Campaign Uses Leaked NSA Tools to Set Up Cryptomining Scheme, Trend Micro Says
June 13, 2019
According to researchers at Trend Micro, criminals have been using hacking tools that were reportedly stolen from the National Security Agency in targeting companies around the world as part of a cryptomining campaign since March.
Trend Micro, Docomo to Launch Security Service for IoT Devices
June 12, 2019
SmarTone Japanese operator NTT Docomo will launch a service designed to protect IoT devices running on its mobile network using Trend Micro’s security platform. Protection will be enabled by the Docomo Cloud Platform Network Security Service. The security shield will mainly target Docomo’s customers who are building infrastructure-as-a-service environments.
Cybercriminals Use Obfuscation Trick to Install Crypto Mining Malware
June 11, 2019
Trend Micro has confirmed that attackers have been exploiting a vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic server to install monero (XMR) mining malware, while using certificate files as an obfuscation trick.
BlackSquid Malware Uses Bag of Exploits to Drop Cryptocurrency Miners
June 4, 2019
Trend Micro published its findings on a new malware, dubbed BlackSquid, which has proven itself to be especially dangerous. The malware has emerged from the depths to attack web servers with a barrage of exploits designed to land illicit cryptocurrency miners.
Why IoT Security Should Be Top of Your List
May 30, 2019
Trend Micro's Bill Malik tells TechRadar about some of the most pressing IoT threats, including phishing and business email compromise attacks as well as ransomware.
Insurance Company Exposes 885 Million Files
May 28, 2019
Real estate insurance company First American Financial Corp exposed nearly 885 million sensitive customer documents dating back up to 16 years on a publicly available web page. Trend Micro's Mark Nunnikhoven comments that BEC is a rising issue in the real estate market and is starting to target realtors. An attacker can apply a sense of urgency when posing as a realtor and try to fool a buyer into sending money to a fake account, or vice versa.