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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. Malvertising is Evolving.

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MY TAKE: Why DDoS weapons will proliferate with the expansion of IoT and the coming of 5G

The Last Watchdog

Related: IoT botnets now available for economical DDoS blasts. This attacker easily located IoT devices that used the manufacturers’ default security setting. He set loose a self-replicating internet worm to gain control of 600,000 household IoT devices. In fact, it can be argued that the opposite is happening.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 326

Security Affairs

ransomware gang BlackMatter ransomware also targets VMware ESXi servers Conti ransomware affiliate leaked gang’s training material and tools Conti Leak Indicators – What to block, in your SOC…. If you want to also receive for free the international pre ss subscribe here.

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Mozi infections will slightly decrease but it will stay alive for some time to come

Security Affairs

Mozi is an IoT botnet that borrows the code from Mirai variants and the Gafgyt malware , it appeared on the threat landscape in late 2019. Earlier in August, Microsoft researchers reported that the Mozi botnet was improved by implementing news capabilities to target network gateways manufactured by Netgear, Huawei, and ZTE.

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4 Best Antivirus Software of 2021

eSecurity Planet

With the rise in malware and ransomware and a growing reliance on the internet, antivirus solutions are critical for protecting your data and applications. Multi-layer ransomware protection. Ransomware protection. 45-$50 a year is cheaper and easier than getting your identity stolen or your computer locked by ransomware.

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Part 1: OMG! Not another digital transformation article! Is it about understanding the business drivers?

ARMA International

This part will also discuss managing CS risks such as ransomware, privacy, change management, and user adoption. The exponential growth in content is fueled by a plethora of connected devices, colloquially called “Internet of Things (IoT),” from cell phones, mobiles, and wearable technologies, to sensors in homes, appliances, cars, and so on.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Reverse Engineering Smart Meters

ForAllSecure

Vamosi: But as someone who wrote a book questioning the security of our mass produced IoT devices, I wonder why no one bothered to test and certify these devices before they were installed? And I remember asking questions, who were the manufacturers? It's mine. We need to install Smart Meters now to make this happen.