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Updated Kmsdx botnet targets IoT devices

Security Affairs

The Akamai Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) discovered a new version of the KmsdBot botnet that employed an updated Kmsdx binary targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The malware was employed in cryptocurrency mining campaigns and to launch denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

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5 IoT Security Predictions for 2019

Security Affairs

2018 was the year of the Internet of Things (IoT), massive attacks and various botnets hit smart devices, These are 5 IoT Security Predictions for 2019. The regulation around IoT security was this year’s signal that the answer is, fortunately, no. Insights from VDOO’s leadership. 2019 will continue these trends but at a faster pace.

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How ‘digital transformation’ gave birth to a new breed of criminal: ‘machine-identity thieves’

The Last Watchdog

However, these fraudsters don’t really care about snatching up your credentials or mine. By now, your personal information and mine has been hacked multiple times and is readily on sale in the Dark Web. He then altered manufacturing production codes and pilfered copies of sensitive business data. Security responsibilities.

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IoT Unravelled Part 3: Security

Troy Hunt

Now for the big challenge - security. The "s" in IoT is for Security Ok, so the joke is a stupid oldie, but a hard truth lies within it: there have been some shocking instances of security lapses in IoT devices. Yeah, me either, because most of mine are probably like yours: the simplest electrical devices in the house.

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Malvertising Campaign Targets IoT Devices: GeoEdge

eSecurity Planet

A malicious advertising campaign originating out of Eastern Europe and operating since at least mid-June is targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices connected to home networks, according to executives with GeoEdge, which offers ad security and quality solutions to online and mobile advertisers. IoT a Security Concern.

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Data science vs. machine learning: What’s the difference?

IBM Big Data Hub

Areas making up the data science field include mining, statistics, data analytics, data modeling, machine learning modeling and programming. as well as math, statistics, data visualization (to present the results to stakeholders) and data mining. A manufacturer developed powerful, 3D-printed sensors to guide driverless vehicles.

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4 Best Antivirus Software of 2021

eSecurity Planet

Bitdefender Total Security. For an introductory price of $45 a year for five devices, you get a long list of security protections: Advanced protection for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS devices. No security product is perfect, but for just under $4 a month, Bitdefender gives you broad, sophisticated defenses. Bitdefender.