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Kaiji, a new Linux malware targets IoT devices in the wild

Security Affairs

Security researchers spotted a new piece of DDoS bot dubbed Kaiji that is targeting IoT devices via SSH brute-force attacks. Last week, the popular security researcher MalwareMustDie and the experts at Intezer Labs spotted a new piece of malware dubbed Kaiji, that is targeting IoT devices via SSH brute-force attacks.

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AT&T Alien Labs finds new Golang malware (BotenaGo) targeting millions of routers and IoT devices with more than 30 exploits

CyberSecurity Insiders

AT&T Alien Labs™ has found new malware written in the open source programming language Golang. Deployed with more than 30 exploits, it has the potential of targeting millions of routers and IoT devices. It is yet unclear which threat actor is behind the malware and number of infected devices. Background.

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Port scan attacks: Protecting your business from RDP attacks and Mirai botnets

Malwarebytes

Compromised detections: RDP attacks and Mirai botnets Cybercriminals typically conduct reconnaissance on the target port before using what are called dictionary attacks, entering and trying out known usernames and passwords to see if any of the combinations grant access.

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Surge in Malicious IoT Botnet Activity Raises Cybersecurity Concerns

SecureWorld News

In a digital landscape increasingly dependent on interconnected devices, the rise in malicious Internet of Things (IoT) botnet activity is becoming a significant cause for concern. However, this threat has since expanded globally, affecting various parts of the world.

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Increasing Your Business’s Cyber Threat Intelligence

SiteLock

Additionally, with the rise of mobile computing also comes an increase in related threats. Few realize that 99% of mobile malware infects systems through third-party apps, which are downloaded and installed on private and business devices millions of times per day. 5 Steps Toward Improving Your Business Cyber Threat Intelligence.

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware. Jump ahead: Adware. RAM scraper.

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Application Security: Complete Definition, Types & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

CNAP provides encryption, access control, threat detection and response features for enhanced security. Application Security Issues and Risks With the rise of cloud computing, edge computing, mobile devices, and the Internet of Things (IoT), there are more attack surfaces than ever for cybercriminals to exploit.

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