IoT devices, while extremely useful for simplifying various mundane aspects of everyday life, also offer criminals a new attack platform: your appliances.
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Lifting the lid on Sednit: A closer look at the software it uses
ESET’s threat analysts have taken a closer look at the software used by Sednit to spy on its targets and steal confidential information.
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Webcam firm recalls hackable devices after mighty Mirai botnet attack
Chinese firm says it will recall vulnerable components, but as long as insecure devices continue to be attached to the internet, there will be opportunities for malicious hackers to exploit them and use them for their own ends.
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10 things to know about the October 21 IoT DDoS attacks
On Friday October 21st, a series of IoT DDoS attacks caused widespread disruption of legitimate internet activity in the US. Stephen Cobb investigates.
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Know your enemy: Training can help avoid cybersecurity pitfalls
European Cyber Security Month offers a great opportunity to remind people of some of the practices that can boost their cybersecurity skills.
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Cybercriminals target Brazilian routers with default credentials
Criminals are hunting for routers with default credentials and with vulnerabilities in their firmware, with Brazilians the main target.
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Facebook privacy settings hoax resurfaces again
A Facebook hoax that has been around since at least 2012 has resurfaced, claiming that private photographs and messages are going to be made public.
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New ESET research paper puts Sednit under the microscope
Security researchers at ESET have released their latest research into the notorious and highly experienced Sednit cyberespionage group.
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Facebook Messenger’s creepy test of Conversation Topics
Need some more help choosing an inane conversation topic with your online friends? Don’t panic! Facebook appears keen to help you. But is its behaviour bordering on creepy?
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At least 15% of home routers are unsecured
Tests show that software vulnerabilities and weak passwords are common in home routers, with up to 15% of them being unsecured.
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