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Australia Pilot: Smart Device Security Labelling Scheme

Australia launches a pilot program for smart device security labelling, aiming to empower consumers with clear information on IoT product security.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Aug 21, 2026
HIGH
Threat Intel

Generic Streaming Sticks: Covert Proxy Networks & Ad Fraud Exposed

Generic TV streaming sticks are being used in a dual-pronged attack: creating a covert proxy network and engaging in extensive ad fraud through spoofed mobile traffic on…

Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read · Jul 30, 2026
Tengu Botnet Exploits Linux Watchdog for Reboot-Based Persistence
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Malware

Tengu Botnet Exploits Linux Watchdog for Reboot-Based Persistence

The Mirai-derived Tengu botnet utilizes hardware watchdog timers to trigger reboots when its process is terminated, ensuring persistence on Linux devices.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Jul 28, 2026
HIGH
Threat Intel

Hikvision ISAPI Scanning Trends: Analysis and Mitigation Guide

Recent honeypot data reveals a surge in probes targeting the Hikvision Intelligent Security API. Learn how to identify and defend against these IoT scans.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Jul 19, 2026
FatFs Vulnerabilities: Securing Embedded Devices Against RCE
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Vulnerabilities

FatFs Vulnerabilities: Securing Embedded Devices Against RCE

Security researchers at runZero have disclosed seven vulnerabilities in the widely used FatFs library, impacting millions of IoT and industrial devices.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Jul 4, 2026
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NIST Drafts Updated IoT Security Guidance for Federal Networks

NIST updates its IoT security guidance to help federal agencies manage risks and establish product cybersecurity requirements for connected devices.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Jun 25, 2026

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CSIS Deploys First-of-Its-Kind Warrant to Neutralize Foreign Botnets
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Threat Intel

CSIS Deploys First-of-Its-Kind Warrant to Neutralize Foreign Botnets

Canada's CSIS utilized a unique threat reduction warrant to access and clean botnet-infected IoT devices and servers located within Canadian borders.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Jun 22, 2026
HIGH
Vulnerabilities

Yarbo Mobile App & Cloud: Critical Robot Fleet Vulnerabilities

Critical vulnerabilities CVE-2026-10557 & CVE-2026-7368 in Yarbo mobile app and cloud allow attackers to control robot fleets via hard-coded credentials.

Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read · Jun 11, 2026
HIGH
Malware

C0XMO Botnet Targets DD-WRT Router Firmware — Analysis and Mitigation

C0XMO, a Gafgyt-based botnet, exploits DD-WRT router vulnerabilities to launch DDoS attacks and eliminate rival malware on infected IoT devices.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Jun 7, 2026
Bright Data SDK: Smart TVs Used as AI Web-Scraping Proxies
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Threat Intel

Bright Data SDK: Smart TVs Used as AI Web-Scraping Proxies

Smart TVs and iOS apps are being converted into web-scraping exit nodes via embedded SDKs, fueling residential proxy networks used by AI companies.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Jun 6, 2026
MEDIUM
Vulnerabilities

Google Gemini Hijack: Command Injection via Messaging Notifications

Researchers demonstrate how Google Gemini voice assistant can be hijacked via malicious messaging notifications to control smart homes and start video calls.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Jun 4, 2026
Dutch Police Seize 200 Servers to Dismantle 17-Million Device Botnet
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Threat Intel

Dutch Police Seize 200 Servers to Dismantle 17-Million Device Botnet

Dutch authorities and the NCSC dismantled a global botnet affecting 17 million devices. Learn how the seizure of 200 servers impacts global cybercrime operations.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · May 31, 2026
MEDIUM
Threat Intel

Kimwolf Botmaster Arrested: Impacts on IoT Botnet DDoS Mitigation

Canadian and U.S. authorities arrest the alleged operator of the massive Kimwolf IoT botnet, linked to millions of compromised devices and disruptive DDoS attacks.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · May 22, 2026
HIGH
Malware

Gafgyt and Mirai Variants Target IoT Devices via CVE-2017-17215

Analysis of Gafgyt and Mirai botnet activity targeting IoT devices through RCE vulnerabilities such as CVE-2017-17215 and CVE-2014-2320.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · May 8, 2026
Mirai-Based xlabs_v1 Botnet Hijacks IoT Devices via ADB
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Malware

Mirai-Based xlabs_v1 Botnet Hijacks IoT Devices via ADB

Learn how the xlabs_v1 botnet exploits Android Debug Bridge (ADB) on port 5555 to enroll IoT devices into a DDoS network and how to secure your hardware.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · May 7, 2026
MEDIUM
Threat Intel

Security Analysis of Prediction Market Oracle Manipulation on Polymarket

An investigation into the vulnerabilities of decentralized oracles, including physical sensor tampering and insider trading risks within Polymarket.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · May 4, 2026
BRIDGE:BREAK: 22 Flaws in Lantronix and Silex Serial Converters
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Vulnerabilities

BRIDGE:BREAK: 22 Flaws in Lantronix and Silex Serial Converters

Forescout researchers uncover 22 BRIDGE:BREAK vulnerabilities in Lantronix and Silex serial-to-IP converters, risking device hijacking and data tampering.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Apr 21, 2026
HIGH
Threat Intel

Compromised DVRs: Identifying and Mitigating IoT Botnet Threats

Explore how Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) are compromised and incorporated into IoT botnets.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Apr 16, 2026
Masjesu Botnet DDoS-for-Hire: Analysis of IoT Malware Campaigns
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Malware

Masjesu Botnet DDoS-for-Hire: Analysis of IoT Malware Campaigns

The Masjesu botnet targets IoT devices across multiple architectures to facilitate DDoS-for-hire services via Telegram, posing risks to global infrastructure.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Apr 8, 2026
HIGH
Malware

Masjesu Botnet: Stealthy DDoS Malware Targets Linux IoT Devices

Masjesu is a highly evasive DDoS botnet targeting Linux IoT devices. It prioritizes persistence and avoids critical infrastructure to remain undetected.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Apr 8, 2026
Geopolitical Exploitation of Compromised IP Cameras
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Threat Intel

Geopolitical Exploitation of Compromised IP Cameras

Nation-states including Russia and Iran are weaponizing compromised IP cameras for battlefield intelligence and critical infrastructure surveillance.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Mar 27, 2026
CI/CD Pipeline Backdoors: Analyzing Recent Supply Chain Attacks
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Supply Chain

CI/CD Pipeline Backdoors: Analyzing Recent Supply Chain Attacks

Exploration of supply chain risks in CI/CD pipelines, IoT device exploitation trends, and the security implications of government data acquisition.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Mar 23, 2026
HIGH
Threat Intel

DOJ Disrupts Aisuru, Kimwolf, JackSkid, and Mossad IoT Botnets

Federal authorities dismantle infrastructure for four major IoT botnets controlling 3 million devices used in record-breaking DDoS attacks worldwide.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Mar 20, 2026
HIGH
Threat Intel

DJI Romo Remote Camera Access via MQTT Vulnerability

An MQTT misconfiguration in DJI Romo vacuums allows unauthorized remote control and camera access for 7,000 devices. Learn the risks and mitigation steps.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Mar 19, 2026