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DDoS: Understand The Growing Threat From Botnet #14

CTOvision

We learned from the source code that this malware makes an attempt to prevent it from being hijacked, but if the host device reboots, it once again becomes available for compromise. If IoT devices supporting IPv6 over Low power Wireless Personal Area Networks (6LoWPAN) are introduced, the potential for larger DDoS attacks compounds.

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Beyond the Office: Securing Home Devices and Networks Against Corporate Breaches

SecureWorld News

Remember, even if some gadgets do not allow the possibility of compromise at the hardware level—that is, they cannot perform functions unusual for them—devices with cameras and microphones might still record sound or video. If your internet provider offers IPv6, be sure to implement security precautions tailored for this protocol.

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What matters about Matter, the new smart home standard

The Verge

This exposes them to hacking, malware, etc.,” Bluetooth devices that don’t rely on bridges, such as Eve’s line of security and sensor products, will need hardware upgrades, meaning older devices won’t be compatible. IPv6 carries a heavy software burden and the majority of Zigbee devices out there could not support [that],” says Klein.

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