Cryptocurrency DDOS Firmware Telecommunications 
SecureList
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
After the attacks came to light, the manufacturer promptly released a firmware update for configuring verification of incoming requests. While the resource was down, cryptocurrency newbies were invited to download a copy of Bitcoin Core via a torrenting service. In December, Canada’s Laurentian University reported a DDoS attack.
SecureList
MAY 10, 2021
Botnet operators use infected devices to carry out DDoS attacks or mine cryptocurrency. In Q1 2021, cybercriminals also found a host of new tools for amplifying DDoS attacks. RDP servers listening on UDP port 3389 were used to amplify DDoS attacks.
SecureList
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
In May, Ars Technica reported that BootGuard private keys had been stolen following a ransomware attack on Micro-Star International (MSI) in March this year (firmware on PCs with Intel chips and BootGuard enabled will only run if it is digitally signed using the appropriate keys).
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