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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

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It also has different DDoS functionality. The string “Server: Boa/0.93.15” is mapped to the function “main_infectFunctionGponFiber,” (see figure 4) which attempts to exploit a vulnerable target, allowing the attacker to execute an OS command via a specific web request (CVE-2020-8958 as shown in figure 5).

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The Internet of Things: Security Risks Concerns

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In 2020, this number is expected to grow to a staggering 20.8 The biggest ever DDoS attack was recently carried out using over 150,000 hacked smart devices worldwide including cameras, printers, and fridges. billion “things” connected to the Internet , a 30% increase from 2015.

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

Attackers often use botnets to send out spam or phishing campaigns to carry out distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. With over 600,000 devices, this botnet exposed just how vulnerable IoT devices could be and led to the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020. Firmware rootkit. DDoS trojan. with no internet.

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Cyber Security Roundup for March 2021

Security Boulevard

In a statement released by Total Fitness on 5th February, the gym chain said , " On 26th January, Total Fitness’ threat detection software exposed a cyber-attack affecting our internal systems, processes, and communications. DDoS Attacks Leverage Plex Media Server. Redscan NIST Security Vulnerability Trends 2020.

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Top SD-WAN Solutions for Enterprise Security

eSecurity Planet

Already a leading SD-WAN pick, the HPE subsidiary boosted its market position with acquisitions of security vendor Cape Networks in 2018 and WAN specialist Silver Peak Systems in 2020. Barracuda Networks. How Does SD-WAN Work?

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