Network World

APRIL 17, 2017

Mirai -- a notorious malware that's been enslaving IoT devices -- has competition. A rival piece of programming has been infecting some of the same easy-to-hack internet-of-things products, with a resiliency that surpasses Mirai, according to security researchers.

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Network World

APRIL 7, 2017

Hackers have started adding data-wiping routines to malware that's designed to infect internet-of-things and other embedded devices. Researchers from Palo Alto Networks found a new malware program dubbed Amnesia that infects digital video recorders through a year-old vulnerability.

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Network World

MAY 2, 2017

There's now a new tool that could allow companies to quickly block communications between malware programs and their frequently changing command-and-control servers. These are commercial malware tools sold on underground forums and are used by cybercriminals to take complete control of compromised computers.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The malware behind last month's massive internet disruption in the U.S. This week, a botnet powered by the Mirai malware has been launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on IP addresses in the African country, according to security researchers. is targeting Liberia with financially devastating results.

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Network World

AUGUST 29, 2016

Security researchers have found a sophisticated malware program that may have been used recently by a gang of hackers to steal more than US$350,000 from ATMs in Thailand. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here million Baht from 21 ATMs in the country.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a permanent fixture for consumers and enterprises as the world becomes more and more interconnected. In this article, we’ll explore the risks associated with IoT and OT connectivity and the measures that organizations need to take to safeguard enterprise networks. billion devices reported in 2023.

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Network World

OCTOBER 27, 2016

It's still unclear who pulled off Friday's massive internet disruption, but the malware largely responsible for the cyber attack has since assaulted new targets -- possibly including video gamers. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

APRIL 24, 2019

The group behind the Domain Name System attacks known as DNSpionage have upped their dark actions with new tools and malware to focus their attacks and better hide their activities. DNS over HTTPS seeks to make internet use more private. To read this article in full, please click here

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Network World

JUNE 13, 2016

The latter work (COFFSHOP.COM, artist unknown, if you’re keeping score) can be found at the Malware Museum, the brainchild of F-Secure Chief Research Officer Mikko Hypponen. The museum, part of the Internet Archive , houses DOS viruses from the 1980s and 1990s. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Computerworld Vertical IT

APRIL 29, 2021

A terrifying new form of Android malware is running amok — stealing passwords, emptying bank accounts, and drinking all the grape soda from the refrigerators of unsuspecting Android phone owners. We should all be quivering in our rainboots, according to almost all the information I've read on these here internets. Have you heard?

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Network World

AUGUST 25, 2017

The hazard of unsophisticated and poorly secured Internet of Things (IoT) devices came to the front last year with the Mirai DDoS attack that involved nearly a million bots. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Many of these devices remain a threat.

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Network World

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Hacked cameras, DVRs and other internet-connected consumer devices were conscripted by perpetrators who installed botnet malware, causing last Friday’s internet outages. The national media reported the event, but it failed to tell consumers what they need to know about buying those types of devices.

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Network World

JUNE 30, 2016

LizardStresser, the DDoS malware for Linux systems written by the infamous Lizard Squad attacker group, was used over the past year to create over 100 botnets, some built almost exclusively from compromised Internet-of-Things devices. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

This article will explore the realm of malicious bots, uncover their cybersecurity risks, and provide valuable insights on safeguarding yourself from bot attacks. of total internet traffic in 2022, marking a significant 5.1% These findings shed light on the escalating prevalence of bots and the shifting dynamics of internet users.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The ever-widening scope and unbelievable variety of threats makes keeping these devices safe from cyber criminals and malware a full-time challenge for companies, governments and individuals around the world. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Or, even implanted inside the human body.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

The malware behind last month's massive distributed denial-of-service attack in the U.S. The malware known as Mirai -- which is now available on the internet -- has become a bit too popular in the hacking community, according to security firm Flashpoint. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

OCTOBER 3, 2016

The source code for a trojan program that infected hundreds of thousands of internet-of-things devices and used them to launch distributed denial-of-service attacks has been published online, paving the way for more such botnets. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

APRIL 10, 2019

If you use the internet (which you clearly do), you likely know how important it is to protect your data in an increasingly dangerous cyber environment. To read this article in full, please click here It ensures that all your downloads and devices stay totally secure, so you can stay safe online without being inconvenienced.

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Cloud Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

The resulting breaches occur primarily through malware, including Trojan horses, adware, worms, viruses and downloaders [6]. Malware is malicious software created for egregious objectives. Malware is intended to be quiet and hidden as it enters environments and is executed. Most Active Malware Today.

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Network World

MARCH 22, 2017

The chances of you encountering malware on your Android phone is incredibly small, according to Google. The internet giant revealed the figures in a new report detailing its efforts to making the Android OS secure. Thanks to better app review systems, the company is detecting and cracking down on more malware.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2023

The restricted committee, the CNIL body responsible for issuing sanctions, considered that TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited (TikTok UK) and TikTok Technology Limited (TikTok Ireland) had failed to comply with the obligations set out in Article 82 of the French Data Protection Act.

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Network World

JUNE 6, 2017

Malware has spread from PCs to smartphones, phishing scams have grown more sophisticated, and ransomware is running rampant. The rapidly expanding Internet of Things is woefully insecure , creating many more access points that can be exploited by hackers. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Everyone lives on the internet, period. Unfortunately, that makes you a high-risk candidate for a cyber attack at some point along the way, be it through malware , phishing , or hacking. Unfortunately, that makes you a high-risk candidate for a cyber attack at some point along the way, be it through malware , phishing , or hacking.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

A new version of Mirai -- a malware that’s been enslaving poorly secured IoT devices -- has found a new victim: vulnerable internet routers from Germany's Deutsche Telekom. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

APRIL 19, 2017

Is a vigilante hacker trying to secure your IoT device from malware? The worm, known as Hajime , has infected tens of thousands of easy-to-hack products such as DVRs, internet cameras, and routers. Instead, the worm has been preventing a notorious malware known as Mirai from infecting the same devices.

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The internet is a fantastic phenomenon. However, the internet also carries risks with its use. Viruses, malware, ransomware and other nefarious applications can cause havoc on networks, affecting personal, government or private commerce systems. The total combined knowledge of the world is at our fingertips.

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Network World

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Attackers have started to use Windows and Android malware to hack into embedded devices, dispelling the widely held belief that if such devices are not directly exposed to the Internet they're less vulnerable. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Malware that can build botnets out of IoT devices is at least partly responsible for a massive distributed denial-of-service attack that disrupted U.S. internet traffic on Friday, according to network security companies. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Kitaboo

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Encryption prevents unauthorized access to all digital content that is shared between computers and the Internet. First, it protects data in transit, that is when the eBooks are being sent over the Internet or the computer network. Digital information between the two endpoints is vulnerable to malware attacks.

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Network World

DECEMBER 29, 2016

In November, researchers from cybersecurity firm Invincea reported a vulnerability that could have allowed hackers to infect Belkin WeMo smart plugs with malware. In 2015, when researchers from vulnerability intelligence firm Rapid7 analyzed nine Internet-connected baby monitors, they found hardcoded credentials in four of them.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

This article increases awareness for organizations seeking to enhance their digital risk posture against the increasing threat of ransomware (a type of malware) deployed by threat actors to prevent or limit users from accessing their system until a ransom is paid. Crystal Lister.

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Network World

MAY 12, 2017

The malware encrypts data on a PC and shows users a note demanding $300 in bitcoin to have their data decrypted. Security experts have detected tens of thousands of attacks, apparently spreading over LANs and the internet like a computer worm. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Network World

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Joe Stewart, director of malware research at Dell SecureWorks He advises everyone to set up two-factor authentication to protect their internet accounts, especially email. It can be particularly useful when stopping hackers who are trying to steal login passwords from users, whether through malware or email phishing schemes.

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Network World

MARCH 13, 2017

Efforts to stop Mirai, a malware found infecting thousands of IoT devices, have become a game of whack-a-mole, with differing opinions over whether hackers or the security community are making any headway. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here in October. in October.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Whether they are implemented on-premise or as cloud-based services, organizations rely on web gateways to thwart Internet-borne threats delivered through users’ browsers. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Today web gateways do much more than enforce regulatory compliance and HR policies.

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CTOvision

APRIL 30, 2014

For websites with lots of Internet traffic, turning visits into profits with successful advertising is immensely important. Related articles. Google removes Android malware used to secretly mine bitcoin (mercurynews.com). By ShannonPerry. The move indicates the competitive nature of online advertising.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

One and a half minutes is all it took after plugging in an internet-connected security camera for the camera be infected with malware. Unlike the average Jane or Joe Doe who would not want their security camera to be immediately infected with malware, Rob Graham, CEO of Errata Security, called it “ fun ” to watch the infection happen.

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