Analysis of the Kimwolf Android botnet shows how exposed services, modified binaries, and residential proxy ecosystems can enable rapid scaling of malware operations.

The case underscores persistent challenges in consumer IoT security, supply-chain integrity, and the unintended abuse of proxy infrastructure.

From a defensive standpoint, where should mitigation efforts be prioritized?

Source: https://www.securityweek.com/kimwolf-android-botnet-grows-through-residential-proxy-networks/

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Researchers warn that the Kimwolf botnet demonstrates how residential proxy abuse and insecure IoT defaults can expose internal networks at scale. Millions of devices - many consumer-grade and Android-based - have been observed participating in proxy abuse, DDoS activity, and traffic relaying.

The case reinforces long-standing concerns about trust assumptions around LAN security and unmanaged endpoints.

What practical mitigations have you seen work against proxy-enabled lateral movement?

Source: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2026/01/the-kimwolf-botnet-is-stalking-your-local-network/

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📞 Caller ID spoofing is now industrialized.
Europol urges a unified European framework to stop “spoofing-as-a-service” kits enabling large-scale impersonation scams.

Losses exceed €850M annually, with law enforcement calling for cross-border cooperation and technical standards to trace calls.
Can telecoms realistically close this gap - or do we need new protocols at the network level?

💬 Share your take & follow @technadu for more global cyber policy coverage.

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👉🏼 REMINDER: Factor #quantumresilience into your #networkdefense solutions. Adversaries are harvesting now to decrypt later. Your best offense is a good defense. https://blueridgenetworks.com/linkguard/
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💥 Cybersecurity fact: Storm-0940, a nation-state actor, uses a network of 8,000 compromised devices to conduct massive, stealthy password attacks. These attacks slip past standard defenses by mimicking regular user behavior.

👉 Tip: Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) and updating your security protocols can make a real difference in staying secure.

What’s your approach to countering such sophisticated threats?

Read more about these tactics and defense strategies here: https://guardiansofcyber.com/threats-vulnerabilities/chinas-storm-0940-password-attacks/

#Cybersecurity #GuardiansOfCyber #Guardians #DataProtection #PasswordSecurity #NetworkDefense #SOHOSecurity #NationStateThreat #Infosec #PasswordAttack

Ever wondered why a single security tool isn't enough for robust cyber defenses? Dive into the Risky.biz podcast with Brian Dye, CEO of Corelight, as he decodes the broader message behind CISA advisories. Learn why a holistic approach—considering timelines, tactics, and data analysis—is essential to truly fortify your network against emerging threats.

🎧 "It's not just about specific threats but about understanding the holistic security landscape and preparing for a determined attacker inside the network." - Brian Dye

Catch the full conversation here: https://risky.biz/RBNEWSSI54/?utm_source=mstdn&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_adgroup=briandyeinterview&utm_content=SSI

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SnoopGod Linux 24.04.2 - Unleashing New Security Tools and Enhancements
#cybersecurity #ethicalhacking #LinuxUpdates #NetworkDefense #OpenSource #Pentesting #SecurityTools #SnoopGod https://snoopgod.com/2024/06/29/snoopgod-linux-24-04-2-unleashing-new-security-tools-and-enhancements/

Explore the intricacies of information security initiatives, which play a pivotal role in shaping an organization's security awareness culture, in our April 25th webinar with Cher Fox.

Register now: https://buff.ly/3TtM2XN

With extensive experience in data, analytics, and BI, Cher specializes in crafting and executing strategic analytics roadmaps for global companies dealing with complex financial data solutions.

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New #webinar invite!

A surge in cyber-attacks targeting IT frameworks has raised the dire need for business executives and CEOs to redefine their security vision. In this upcoming webinar on April 25th, led by Cher Fox (The Datanista), CDMP, gain a comprehensive understanding of the current threat landscape, risk assessments, and strategies for protecting organizational assets.

Register now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5186936645834213722

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📢 New Slips version v1.0.7 is here! Our team is excited to share the latest news and features of Slips in our latest blog!

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https://www.stratosphereips.org/blog/2023/9/15/new-slips-version-v107-is-here

Watch the demo we prepared for our research, "LLM in the Shell: Generative Honeypots", that was presented last week as a poster in The Hague at #ESORICS.

Read our short paper at https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.00155.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ysdHanr-jA

Stratosphere's Slips and the AI VPN to appear at Black Hat Europe 2023 Arsenal!
#freesoftware #cybersecurity #infosec #machinelearning #networkforensics #networkdefense #packetanalysis

https://www.stratosphereips.org/blog/2023/9/10/stratospheres-slips-and-the-ai-vpn-to-appear-at-black-hat-europe-2023-arsenal

I will present our @civilsphere AI VPN this week at the 20th Conference on Detection of Intrusions and Malware & Vulnerability Assessment Arsenal in Hamburg.

The AI VPN is an AI-based traffic analysis tool to detect and block threats, ensuring enhanced privacy protection automatically. It offers modular management of VPN accounts, automated network traffic analysis, and incident reporting. Using the free-software IDS system, Slips, the AI VPN employs machine learning and threat intelligence for comprehensive traffic analysis. Multiple VPN technologies, such as OpenVPN and Wireguard, are supported, and in-line blocking technologies like Pi-hole provide additional protection.

https://dimva2023.de #networkdefense #networkforensics