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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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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

Byron: On the software side of things, some exciting breakthroughs are about to gain meaningful traction in leveraging machine learning and automation to shape new security platforms and frameworks that are much better suited to helping companies implement cyber hygiene, as well as execute effective, ongoing threat detection and incident response.

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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

Deployed with more than 30 exploits, it has the potential of targeting millions of routers and IoT devices. It also has different DDoS functionality. Ensure minimal exposure to the Internet on Linux servers and IoT devices and use a properly configured firewall. This malware is still in beta phase and has been accidently leaked.

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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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RSA 2022 Musings: The Past and The Future of Security

Anton on Security

are now joined by DDR (one vendor claimed “Data Detection and Response”) and ITDR (no, not for IT, silly: “Identity Threat Detection and Response”). An anti-DDoS vendor promised “better zero trust visibility.” IoT/OT security : very few, very small vendors focus there, and some who used to are pivoting away.

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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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