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The Link Between AWM Proxy & the Glupteba Botnet

Krebs on Security

AWMproxy, the storefront for renting access to infected PCs, circa 2011. In 2011, researchers at Kaspersky Lab showed that virtually all of the hacked systems for rent at AWM Proxy had been compromised by TDSS (a.k.a “And the IP port combinations they give you when you access an individual IP were the same as from AWM.”

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How to Configure a Router to Use WPA2 in 7 Easy Steps

eSecurity Planet

Most of us connect our mobile devices to a Wi-Fi router for internet access, but this connection can leave our network and data vulnerable to cyber threats. To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended. The exact method for doing this may vary depending on your router manufacturer.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking High-Tech Cars

ForAllSecure

Vamosi: In my book from 2011 When Gadgets Betray Us , I profiled a young Czech born streetwise car thief, an unlikely example of a high tech criminal. As more and more automotive manufacturers start incorporating computer technology into their expensive BMWs, Mercedes Ferraris and Porsches. But what about direct access to the car?