6 days ago · A massive 2.7 billion records containing sensitive user data, including Wi-Fi network names, passwords, IP addresses, and device identifiers, were exposed in a massive IoT security breach linked to Mars Hydro, a China-based grow light manufacturer, and LG-LED SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a California-registered firm.

1 day ago · Mass Hydro, a Chinese manufacturer of Internet of Things (IoT) grow lights, has inadvertently exposed approximately 2.7 billion records due to an unsecured database. This data breach, discovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, underscores the pressing need for robust security measures in IoT devices.

5 days ago · An IoT firm has suffered a major data breach, experts warn; The leak exposed a Mars Hydro databse containing almost 2.7 billion records; The records were primarily comprised of WiFi and network ...

5 days ago · A massive data breach has exposed the records of approximately 2.7 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices. A cybersecurity researcher, Jeremiah Fowler, uncovered an unsecured database belonging to Mass Hydro, a Chinese manufacturer of IoT grow lights.This incident highlights the critical need for robust security measures within the IoT ecosystem.

6 days ago · A massive IoT data breach has exposed 2.7 billion records, compromising sensitive information such as Wi-Fi network names, passwords, IP addresses and device IDs. Jeremiah Fowler, a cybersecurity researcher, reported the unprotected database linked to Mars Hydro, a China-based IoT grow light company, and LG-LED Solutions, a California ...

Oct 25, 2022 · IoT devices are particularly vulnerable to network attacks such as data thefts, phishing attacks, spoofing and denial of service attacks (DDoS attacks). These can lead to other cyber security threats like ransomware attacks and serious data breaches that can take businesses a lot of money and effort to recover from.

5 days ago · 61/68 Friday, February 14, 2025 A major data breach has been discovered in the database of Mars Hydro, a manufacturer of smart IoT grow lights, exposing over 1.17 terabytes of data and 2.7 billion records without any security protection. The leaked information includes Wi-Fi network names (SSIDs), passwords, IP addresses, device IDs, email addresses, and

6 days ago · A massive security lapse has exposed over 2.7 billion records, including sensitive Wi-Fi credentials, device information, and user details, raising global concerns over IoT (Internet of Things) security.

In 2024, there were several notable IoT cybersecurity breaches, including one theoretical breach that served as a warning to consumers. While IoT breaches are far from new (the infamous Mirai botnet was nearly ten years ago), these breaches impacted a range of industries, from consumer-facing to critical infrastructure, and saw threat actors ...

Jan 10, 2020 · Here’s a list of 10 severe threats created by connected devices: 1. Smart Security Cameras. It seems cybersecurity issues with smart security cameras alarmed customers after Xiaomi Mijia’s vulnerabilities were exposed.