Phosphorus Cybersecurity
@phosphorus.io
The leading provider of unified, prevention-based security management for the xTended Internet of Things (xIoT). http://www.phosphorus.io
The intersection between OT and IT becomes more apparent by the day – as do their dependencies and the potential consequences of an attack.
Our own Sonu Shankar talks to InformationWeek about the impact of attacks affecting these systems. www.informationweek.com/it-leadershi...
Our own Sonu Shankar talks to InformationWeek about the impact of attacks affecting these systems. www.informationweek.com/it-leadershi...
Breaking Down the Walls Between IT and OT
As the worlds of IT and OT collide, CISOs need to be prepared to manage the cybersecurity risks of both.
www.informationweek.com
April 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The intersection between OT and IT becomes more apparent by the day – as do their dependencies and the potential consequences of an attack.
Our own Sonu Shankar talks to InformationWeek about the impact of attacks affecting these systems. www.informationweek.com/it-leadershi...
Our own Sonu Shankar talks to InformationWeek about the impact of attacks affecting these systems. www.informationweek.com/it-leadershi...
Phosphorus is a 2025 #SCAwards Finalist for Best Emerging Technology! Our Unified xIoT Security Platform delivers proactive discovery, remediation & monitoring—before attackers strike.
See us while you're at #RSAC2025 → phosphorus.io/rsa-conferen...
See us while you're at #RSAC2025 → phosphorus.io/rsa-conferen...
April 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Phosphorus is a 2025 #SCAwards Finalist for Best Emerging Technology! Our Unified xIoT Security Platform delivers proactive discovery, remediation & monitoring—before attackers strike.
See us while you're at #RSAC2025 → phosphorus.io/rsa-conferen...
See us while you're at #RSAC2025 → phosphorus.io/rsa-conferen...
While Spotify is down, you have enough time to discover every IoT/OT device on a Class B network. phosphorus.io/15-30-60-xio...
15-30-60 xIoT Challenge
In this xIoT world, it's survival of the fastest. Meet the Challenge with the framework for preventing IoT threats faster.
phosphorus.io
April 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
While Spotify is down, you have enough time to discover every IoT/OT device on a Class B network. phosphorus.io/15-30-60-xio...
Planning your #RSAC2025 agenda?
Check out our top picks for IoT, OT, and CPS security sessions — curated by security expert @phillipwylie.bsky.social.
phosphorus.io/top-iot-sess...
Check out our top picks for IoT, OT, and CPS security sessions — curated by security expert @phillipwylie.bsky.social.
phosphorus.io/top-iot-sess...
Top xIoT Security Sessions to Attend at RSA Conference 2025
Join RSAC at RSA Conference 2025 for critical insights into IoT risk management and improving industrial security.
phosphorus.io
April 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Planning your #RSAC2025 agenda?
Check out our top picks for IoT, OT, and CPS security sessions — curated by security expert @phillipwylie.bsky.social.
phosphorus.io/top-iot-sess...
Check out our top picks for IoT, OT, and CPS security sessions — curated by security expert @phillipwylie.bsky.social.
phosphorus.io/top-iot-sess...
ICYMI: Now’s your chance to catch up on one of the most important ransomware breakdowns of the year.
We investigated the Akira ransomware attack, in which threat actors pivoted from a blocked endpoint to an unsecured IP camera to breach the network.
phosphorus.io/phosphorus-l...
We investigated the Akira ransomware attack, in which threat actors pivoted from a blocked endpoint to an unsecured IP camera to breach the network.
phosphorus.io/phosphorus-l...
April 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
ICYMI: Now’s your chance to catch up on one of the most important ransomware breakdowns of the year.
We investigated the Akira ransomware attack, in which threat actors pivoted from a blocked endpoint to an unsecured IP camera to breach the network.
phosphorus.io/phosphorus-l...
We investigated the Akira ransomware attack, in which threat actors pivoted from a blocked endpoint to an unsecured IP camera to breach the network.
phosphorus.io/phosphorus-l...
Stop by the Phosphorus Cybersecurity Inc. booth at OT.SEC.CON to see a live demo from our unique, device-laden mobile lab.
You'll see first-hand how we deliver faster, more accurate device visibility, including East/West traffic, and actually fix the risk we discover at scale.
You'll see first-hand how we deliver faster, more accurate device visibility, including East/West traffic, and actually fix the risk we discover at scale.
OT.SEC.CON. 2025 is happening NEXT WEEK on April 17th at the Norris Conference Center and you won't want to miss it! Don’t wait, get your tickets now: www.accelevents.com/e/otseccon
#OperationalTechnology #cybersecurity #OTSECCON #OperateandSecure #CriticalInfrastructure
#OperationalTechnology #cybersecurity #OTSECCON #OperateandSecure #CriticalInfrastructure
April 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Stop by the Phosphorus Cybersecurity Inc. booth at OT.SEC.CON to see a live demo from our unique, device-laden mobile lab.
You'll see first-hand how we deliver faster, more accurate device visibility, including East/West traffic, and actually fix the risk we discover at scale.
You'll see first-hand how we deliver faster, more accurate device visibility, including East/West traffic, and actually fix the risk we discover at scale.
When a device isn't chock full of vulnerabilities? SHOCKING.
And Matt Brown shares a joke about what surprises him in IoT with Eric Johansen on the #IoTSecurity #Podcast.
And Matt Brown shares a joke about what surprises him in IoT with Eric Johansen on the #IoTSecurity #Podcast.
April 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
When a device isn't chock full of vulnerabilities? SHOCKING.
And Matt Brown shares a joke about what surprises him in IoT with Eric Johansen on the #IoTSecurity #Podcast.
And Matt Brown shares a joke about what surprises him in IoT with Eric Johansen on the #IoTSecurity #Podcast.
IoT, OT, and IoMT threats are evolving. Are you prepared?
Don't let your xIoT attack surface be the most overlooked threat at #RSAC2025. phosphorus.io/rsa-conferen...
Don't let your xIoT attack surface be the most overlooked threat at #RSAC2025. phosphorus.io/rsa-conferen...
April 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
IoT, OT, and IoMT threats are evolving. Are you prepared?
Don't let your xIoT attack surface be the most overlooked threat at #RSAC2025. phosphorus.io/rsa-conferen...
Don't let your xIoT attack surface be the most overlooked threat at #RSAC2025. phosphorus.io/rsa-conferen...
They hit a wall with EDR. So Akira went IoT. Here’s how they got in—and what most orgs still miss. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMPV... #cybersecurity #iotsecurity #PhosphorusLIVE #Akira #ransomware
Akira Hit a Wall—Then Pivoted to IoT. Here’s How They Got In. #xIoT #cybersecurity
YouTube video by Phosphorus Cybersecurity Inc.
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April 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
They hit a wall with EDR. So Akira went IoT. Here’s how they got in—and what most orgs still miss. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMPV... #cybersecurity #iotsecurity #PhosphorusLIVE #Akira #ransomware
We see that 78% of IoT devices in enterprise networks have critical vulnerabilities.
Retail and hospitality networks are no exception.
That’s why Phosphorus is heading to St. Louis this week for the 2025 #RHISACSummit. phosphorus.io/events/the-r...
Retail and hospitality networks are no exception.
That’s why Phosphorus is heading to St. Louis this week for the 2025 #RHISACSummit. phosphorus.io/events/the-r...
The Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) Cyber Intelligence Summit
Understand the integration of xIoT in Retail and Hospitality and the associated cybersecurity risks that come with it.
phosphorus.io
April 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We see that 78% of IoT devices in enterprise networks have critical vulnerabilities.
Retail and hospitality networks are no exception.
That’s why Phosphorus is heading to St. Louis this week for the 2025 #RHISACSummit. phosphorus.io/events/the-r...
Retail and hospitality networks are no exception.
That’s why Phosphorus is heading to St. Louis this week for the 2025 #RHISACSummit. phosphorus.io/events/the-r...
Ransomware is evolving—and IoT is now in the crosshairs.
The Akira group used an unmonitored IoT device to bypass EDR and launch a ransomware attack.
On #PhosphorusLIVE, we discuss how it happened—and how to prevent it.
Watch today: www.youtube.com/live/ghDMhLL...
The Akira group used an unmonitored IoT device to bypass EDR and launch a ransomware attack.
On #PhosphorusLIVE, we discuss how it happened—and how to prevent it.
Watch today: www.youtube.com/live/ghDMhLL...
EDR Won't Save You: Akira & the IoT Blind Spot
YouTube video by Phosphorus Cybersecurity Inc.
www.youtube.com
April 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Ransomware is evolving—and IoT is now in the crosshairs.
The Akira group used an unmonitored IoT device to bypass EDR and launch a ransomware attack.
On #PhosphorusLIVE, we discuss how it happened—and how to prevent it.
Watch today: www.youtube.com/live/ghDMhLL...
The Akira group used an unmonitored IoT device to bypass EDR and launch a ransomware attack.
On #PhosphorusLIVE, we discuss how it happened—and how to prevent it.
Watch today: www.youtube.com/live/ghDMhLL...
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On the next #PhosphorusLIVE, we're tackling Akira's use of IoT to bypass EDR. Join us live on April 3 on LinkedIn! www.linkedin.com/events/73085...
EDR Won't Save You: Akira & the IoT Blind Spot | LinkedIn
EDR and traditional security tools weren’t built for IoT threats—and ransomware gangs know it. The Akira ransomware attack proved this when hackers pivoted from a blocked endpoint attack to an unsecur...
www.linkedin.com
March 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
On the next #PhosphorusLIVE, we're tackling Akira's use of IoT to bypass EDR. Join us live on April 3 on LinkedIn! www.linkedin.com/events/73085...
You locked down your laptops. Patched your servers.
But what about the IP webcam down the hall?
The Akira ransomware gang used one to bypass EDR and take down a network.
📖 See how it happened—and why IoT is the new weak point in ransomware defense: phosphorus.io/how-akira-ra...
But what about the IP webcam down the hall?
The Akira ransomware gang used one to bypass EDR and take down a network.
📖 See how it happened—and why IoT is the new weak point in ransomware defense: phosphorus.io/how-akira-ra...
How a Single IP Webcam Brought Down a Network: The Akira Ransomware Playbook
Protect your organization from Akira ransomware by addressing blind spots in IoT security and implementing robust monitoring strategies.
phosphorus.io
March 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
You locked down your laptops. Patched your servers.
But what about the IP webcam down the hall?
The Akira ransomware gang used one to bypass EDR and take down a network.
📖 See how it happened—and why IoT is the new weak point in ransomware defense: phosphorus.io/how-akira-ra...
But what about the IP webcam down the hall?
The Akira ransomware gang used one to bypass EDR and take down a network.
📖 See how it happened—and why IoT is the new weak point in ransomware defense: phosphorus.io/how-akira-ra...
"In IoT, the golden age of hacking never ended."
That's what hacker and IoT security researcher Matt Brown says in our latest #IoTSecurity Podcast episode—and he's not wrong.
Listen now: phosphorus.io/podcast-matt...
That's what hacker and IoT security researcher Matt Brown says in our latest #IoTSecurity Podcast episode—and he's not wrong.
Listen now: phosphorus.io/podcast-matt...
The Wild West of IoT: Hacking and Securing Devices with Matt Brown
Matt Brown joins Eric Johansen to discuss the complexities of IoT attack surfaces, legacy system challenges, and hacking experiences.
phosphorus.io
March 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
"In IoT, the golden age of hacking never ended."
That's what hacker and IoT security researcher Matt Brown says in our latest #IoTSecurity Podcast episode—and he's not wrong.
Listen now: phosphorus.io/podcast-matt...
That's what hacker and IoT security researcher Matt Brown says in our latest #IoTSecurity Podcast episode—and he's not wrong.
Listen now: phosphorus.io/podcast-matt...
The food production landscape has changed dramatically in recent decades. In fact, it would be unrecognizable today because it's ALL connected.
#IoTSecurityPodcast phosphorus.io/podcast-hack...
#IoTSecurityPodcast phosphorus.io/podcast-hack...
March 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The food production landscape has changed dramatically in recent decades. In fact, it would be unrecognizable today because it's ALL connected.
#IoTSecurityPodcast phosphorus.io/podcast-hack...
#IoTSecurityPodcast phosphorus.io/podcast-hack...
On the next #PhosphorusLIVE, we're tackling Akira's use of IoT to bypass EDR. Join us live on April 3 on LinkedIn! www.linkedin.com/events/73085...
EDR Won't Save You: Akira & the IoT Blind Spot | LinkedIn
EDR and traditional security tools weren’t built for IoT threats—and ransomware gangs know it. The Akira ransomware attack proved this when hackers pivoted from a blocked endpoint attack to an unsecur...
www.linkedin.com
March 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
On the next #PhosphorusLIVE, we're tackling Akira's use of IoT to bypass EDR. Join us live on April 3 on LinkedIn! www.linkedin.com/events/73085...
Ransomware isn’t just hitting traditional IT endpoints these days – it’s using IoT devices to bypass EDR.
Read our blog about how the #Akira #ransomware gang did it and what you can do to stay ahead. phosphorus.io/how-akira-ra...
Read our blog about how the #Akira #ransomware gang did it and what you can do to stay ahead. phosphorus.io/how-akira-ra...
How a Single IP Webcam Brought Down a Network: The Akira Ransomware Playbook
Protect your organization from Akira ransomware by addressing blind spots in IoT security and implementing robust monitoring strategies.
phosphorus.io
March 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Ransomware isn’t just hitting traditional IT endpoints these days – it’s using IoT devices to bypass EDR.
Read our blog about how the #Akira #ransomware gang did it and what you can do to stay ahead. phosphorus.io/how-akira-ra...
Read our blog about how the #Akira #ransomware gang did it and what you can do to stay ahead. phosphorus.io/how-akira-ra...
Unmonitored IoT devices are a screen door on a submarine. A wide open door for threats.
Without continuous monitoring, cybercriminals exploit misconfigurations, outdated firmware & default credentials.
phosphorus.io/monitor/
Without continuous monitoring, cybercriminals exploit misconfigurations, outdated firmware & default credentials.
phosphorus.io/monitor/
March 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Unmonitored IoT devices are a screen door on a submarine. A wide open door for threats.
Without continuous monitoring, cybercriminals exploit misconfigurations, outdated firmware & default credentials.
phosphorus.io/monitor/
Without continuous monitoring, cybercriminals exploit misconfigurations, outdated firmware & default credentials.
phosphorus.io/monitor/
Join Phosphorus at #RHISACSummit 2025!
- April 7-9 | St. Louis
- Chris Rouland speaks April 8 @ 1:15 PM
- Securing xIoT: The Hidden Risk in Retail & Hospitality
Visit Booth 33 & let’s talk proactive IoT/OT security! phosphorus.io/events/the-r...
- April 7-9 | St. Louis
- Chris Rouland speaks April 8 @ 1:15 PM
- Securing xIoT: The Hidden Risk in Retail & Hospitality
Visit Booth 33 & let’s talk proactive IoT/OT security! phosphorus.io/events/the-r...
The Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) Cyber Intelligence Summit
Understand the integration of xIoT in Retail and Hospitality and the associated cybersecurity risks that come with it.
phosphorus.io
March 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Join Phosphorus at #RHISACSummit 2025!
- April 7-9 | St. Louis
- Chris Rouland speaks April 8 @ 1:15 PM
- Securing xIoT: The Hidden Risk in Retail & Hospitality
Visit Booth 33 & let’s talk proactive IoT/OT security! phosphorus.io/events/the-r...
- April 7-9 | St. Louis
- Chris Rouland speaks April 8 @ 1:15 PM
- Securing xIoT: The Hidden Risk in Retail & Hospitality
Visit Booth 33 & let’s talk proactive IoT/OT security! phosphorus.io/events/the-r...
The electric sector faces significant threats, making infrastructure security essential.
Join our CEO, Chris Rouland, at (CS)²AI Symposium: Cyber Security for Electric Sector, where he will discuss these challenges & share effective defense strategies. events.zoom.us/ev/Ai7wUv8Gi...
Join our CEO, Chris Rouland, at (CS)²AI Symposium: Cyber Security for Electric Sector, where he will discuss these challenges & share effective defense strategies. events.zoom.us/ev/Ai7wUv8Gi...
(CS)²AI Symposium
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March 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The electric sector faces significant threats, making infrastructure security essential.
Join our CEO, Chris Rouland, at (CS)²AI Symposium: Cyber Security for Electric Sector, where he will discuss these challenges & share effective defense strategies. events.zoom.us/ev/Ai7wUv8Gi...
Join our CEO, Chris Rouland, at (CS)²AI Symposium: Cyber Security for Electric Sector, where he will discuss these challenges & share effective defense strategies. events.zoom.us/ev/Ai7wUv8Gi...
There were patches available for the webcam flaws, but implementing them at scale for most teams is another matter entirely. www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit... via @bleepingcomputer.com
Ransomware gang encrypted network from a webcam to bypass EDR
The Akira ransomware gang was spotted using an unsecured webcam to launch encryption attacks on a victim's network, effectively circumventing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), which was blocking ...
www.bleepingcomputer.com
March 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
There were patches available for the webcam flaws, but implementing them at scale for most teams is another matter entirely. www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit... via @bleepingcomputer.com
A massive botnet launched record-breaking DDoS attacks powered by insecure IoT.
Basic cyber hygiene can help:
🔹 Change default passwords
🔹 Patch outdated firmware
🔹 Monitor for unauthorized changes
Don’t let unmanaged devices fuel the next big attack. arstechnica.com/security/202... @arstechnica.com
Basic cyber hygiene can help:
🔹 Change default passwords
🔹 Patch outdated firmware
🔹 Monitor for unauthorized changes
Don’t let unmanaged devices fuel the next big attack. arstechnica.com/security/202... @arstechnica.com
Massive botnet that appeared overnight is delivering record-size DDoSes
Eleven11bot infects video recorders, with the largest concentration of them in the US.
arstechnica.com
March 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A massive botnet launched record-breaking DDoS attacks powered by insecure IoT.
Basic cyber hygiene can help:
🔹 Change default passwords
🔹 Patch outdated firmware
🔹 Monitor for unauthorized changes
Don’t let unmanaged devices fuel the next big attack. arstechnica.com/security/202... @arstechnica.com
Basic cyber hygiene can help:
🔹 Change default passwords
🔹 Patch outdated firmware
🔹 Monitor for unauthorized changes
Don’t let unmanaged devices fuel the next big attack. arstechnica.com/security/202... @arstechnica.com
In 2024, 67% of healthcare organizations faced ransomware challenges. IoMT devices, with default passwords and outdated firmware, are easy targets.
Phosphorus helps hospitals find, fix, and secure every device before attackers strike.
Read Osama Alzoubi’s insights: issuu.com/securitymidd...
Phosphorus helps hospitals find, fix, and secure every device before attackers strike.
Read Osama Alzoubi’s insights: issuu.com/securitymidd...
SME Issue 142 - February 2025
issuu.com
March 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
In 2024, 67% of healthcare organizations faced ransomware challenges. IoMT devices, with default passwords and outdated firmware, are easy targets.
Phosphorus helps hospitals find, fix, and secure every device before attackers strike.
Read Osama Alzoubi’s insights: issuu.com/securitymidd...
Phosphorus helps hospitals find, fix, and secure every device before attackers strike.
Read Osama Alzoubi’s insights: issuu.com/securitymidd...
What do PLCs running 11-year-old firmware, default passwords on mission-critical devices, and overlooked serial-to-Ethernet converters all have in common? They're real xIoT security risks APJ CTO Alex Nehmy has faced in the field in the past 6 months. www.linkedin.com/events/reals...
Real Stories from Asia Pacific: The Shocking State of xIoT Security | LinkedIn
Real Stories from Asia Pacific: The Shocking State of xIoT Security
You lock your doors, patch your laptops, but what about your xIoT devices?
From 11-year-old firmware in brand-new industrial ...
www.linkedin.com
March 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
What do PLCs running 11-year-old firmware, default passwords on mission-critical devices, and overlooked serial-to-Ethernet converters all have in common? They're real xIoT security risks APJ CTO Alex Nehmy has faced in the field in the past 6 months. www.linkedin.com/events/reals...
Farming isn’t just about soil & sunshine anymore. From robotic bees to UV disinfection robots, IoT is transforming agriculture. But these connected devices come with serious risks.
Watch now to hear how Mastronardi Produce’s Bill Lucas tackles these challenges! phosphorus.io/podcast-hack...
Watch now to hear how Mastronardi Produce’s Bill Lucas tackles these challenges! phosphorus.io/podcast-hack...
The Symbiosis of Tech and Nature: Securing Agriculture with Bill Lucas
Join Eric Johansen and Bill Lucas to discuss agriculture's cybersecurity challenges in the era of IoT and automation.
phosphorus.io
February 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Farming isn’t just about soil & sunshine anymore. From robotic bees to UV disinfection robots, IoT is transforming agriculture. But these connected devices come with serious risks.
Watch now to hear how Mastronardi Produce’s Bill Lucas tackles these challenges! phosphorus.io/podcast-hack...
Watch now to hear how Mastronardi Produce’s Bill Lucas tackles these challenges! phosphorus.io/podcast-hack...