Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Researchers this month uncovered a two-year-old Linux-based remote access trojan dubbed AVrecon that enslaves Internet routers into botnet that bilks online advertisers and performs password-spraying attacks. SocksEscort[.]com com , is what’s known as a “SOCKS Proxy” service. WHO’S BEHIND SOCKSESCORT?

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Malware VPN Internet Internet 211

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The experts pointed out that Boa has been discontinued since 2005. ” Microsoft experts explained that despite Boa being discontinued in 2005, many vendors across a variety of IoT devices and popular software development kits (SDKs) continue to use it. ” reads the report published by Microsoft. ” concludes the report.

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IoT Firmware Software Risk 93

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In 2005, Sony BMG delivered millions of CDs with a rootkit that monitored listening habits and unintentionally left a backdoor to the device for cybercriminals. with no internet. Firmware rootkit. Some of the best-known spyware strains include CoolWebSearch, Gator, Internet Optimizer, TIBS Dialer, and Zlob. Rootkit Type.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

Alongside its over 200 acquisitions in four decades, Cisco acquired SD-WAN market innovator Viptela in 2017 to cement its commitment to internet-based networking solutions. Founded in 2005, Palo Alto Networks is a leading network security provider whose reputation extends to its SD-WAN capabilities. Palo Alto Networks.

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Firewall Architecture Encryption Network Security 117