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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. As of the publishing of this article, BotenaGo currently has low antivirus (AV) detection rate with only 6/62 known AVs seen in VirusTotal: (Figure 1). VirusTotal scanning results of BotenaGo malware. Recommended actions.

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BotenaGo strikes again – malware source code uploaded to GitHub

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Alien Labs expects to see new campaigns based on BotenaGo variants targeting routers and IoT devices globally. As of the publishing of this article, antivirus (AV) vendor detection for BotenaGo and its variants remains behind with very low detection coverage from most of AV vendors. Recommended actions.

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TeamTNT with new campaign aka “Chimaera”

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As of August 30, 2021, many malware samples still have zero antivirus (AV) detections and others have low detection rates. TeamTNT has been one of the most active threat groups since mid 2020. Keep minimal exposure to the Internet on Linux servers and IoT devices and use a properly configured firewall. Background.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Vulnerability Management Product Guides 8 Best Vulnerability Scanner Tools Top 10 Open Source Vulnerability Assessment Tools 12 Top Vulnerability Management Tools Threat Intelligence and Detection At the most basic level, threat detection strategies and tools monitor networks for suspicious and anomalous activity.

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. However, a growing number of botnet attacks are used against IoT devices and their connected networks. How to Defend Against Adware. Examples of Botnet Malware Attacks.

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

Endpoint: Enables access for human users and computer services and commonly includes PCs, laptops, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT). Unified threat management (UTM): Consolidates multiple perimeter and application security functions into an appliance suitable for small and mid-sized enterprises (SME).