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Attacks Escalating Against Linux-Based IoT Devices

eSecurity Planet

Incidents of malware targeting Linux-based Internet of Things (IoT) devices jumped by more than a third in 2021, with three malware families the primary drivers behind the increase. Threats to Open Source, IoT. Also read: Top IoT Security Solutions for 2022. IoT devices pose two fundamental threats,” he said.

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Creator of multiple IoT botnets, including Satori, pleaded guilty

Security Affairs

Kenneth Currin Schuchman (21) from Vancouver, Washington pleaded guilty to creating and operating multiple DDoS IoT botnet , including Satori. Kenneth Currin Schuchman (21) from Vancouver, Washington, aka Nexus Zeta, pleaded guilty to creating and operating multiple DDoS IoT botnets. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Russia-linked Fronton botnet could run disinformation campaigns

Security Affairs

The group released sensitive documents and contracts about an IoT botnet, codename Fronton, built by the contractor 0day Technologies. “Two example lists of posting source dictionaries were included in the data. “Nisos research focused on the distribution of the numerous content types.

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The Link Between AWM Proxy & the Glupteba Botnet

Krebs on Security

In a typical PPI network, clients will submit their malware—a spambot or password-stealing Trojan, for example —to the service, which in turn charges per thousand successful installations, with the price depending on the requested geographic location of the desired victims. An example of a cracked software download site distributing Glupteba.

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From Data Chaos to Data Clarity: Four Trends Reshaping Data Management in the Digital Age

Reltio

With the explosion of data from digital channels and IoT devices, organizations find storing, managing and analyzing information increasingly challenging. For example, AI can classify and label data, identify patterns and trends, and monitor data quality. AI can also help data stewards manage and organize data more effectively.

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11 cyber security predictions for 2020

IT Governance

Attacks involving the IoT will continue. Attackers will use the IoT (Internet of Things) to gain access to targets, pivoting attacks through compromised devices or using their resources as part of cyber attacks. The IoT will be used in both attacks on domestic premises and in industrial espionage. Payment card thefts will rise.

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Naming & Shaming Web Polluters: Xiongmai

Krebs on Security

In late 2016, the world witnessed the sheer disruptive power of Mirai , a powerful botnet strain fueled by Internet of Things (IoT) devices like DVRs and IP cameras that were put online with factory-default passwords and other poor security settings. The Xiongmai debacle is yet another example of why this remains solid advice].