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Updated Kmsdx botnet targets IoT devices

Security Affairs

Researchers spotted an updated version of the KmsdBot botnet that is now targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The Akamai Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) discovered a new version of the KmsdBot botnet that employed an updated Kmsdx binary targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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InfectedSlurs botnet targets QNAP VioStor NVR vulnerability

Security Affairs

In November, Akamai warned of a new Mirai -based DDoS botnet, named InfectedSlurs , actively exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities to infect routers and video recorder (NVR) devices. On December 6, The Akamai Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) published the first update to the InfectedSlurs advisory series.

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Sysrv botnet is out to mine Monero on your Windows and Linux servers

Malwarebytes

In a Twitter thread , the Microsoft Security Intelligence team have revealed new information about the latest versions of the Sysrv botnet. Another is the usage of Linux as the go-to operating system for many IoT devices. IoT malware has matured over the years and has become popular, especially among botnets. Background.

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2022: The threat landscape is paved with faster and more complex attacks with no signs of stopping

Webroot

In particular, we witnessed an increase in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and a surge in the usage of the internet of things (IoT). In 2021, we witnessed so many competing shifts, many of which we detailed early on in our 2021 BrightCloud® Threat Report.

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Best Zero Trust Security Solutions for 2021

eSecurity Planet

Good automation and management features give Illumio’s Adaptive Security Platform broad appeal. Protect supply chains, secure IoT deployments, and safeguard IT infrastructure and cloud deployments with Palo Alto Networks. Learn more about Illumio. Palo Alto Networks. Visit website. Learn more about Unisys. Visit website.

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Best Cybersecurity Software & Tools for 2022

eSecurity Planet

Rather than monitoring endpoints alone, like EDR, XDR takes a multi-layered security approach, covering email , endpoints, cloud environments, and on-premises networks. XDR typically pairs well with secure access service edge (SASE) platforms to include coverage for internet of things (IoT) devices and the network edge.

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