Researchers say Necurs malware has been updated with a module that adds SOCKS/HTTP proxy and DDOS capabilities to this malware.
Tag Archives: DDoS
I DDoS-ed the sheriff, but I did not DDoS the deputy
It’s the Wild, Wild West out there when it comes to Distributed Denial of Service attacks(DDoS), and the IoT is not going to peace to the prairies. Brian Krebs, one of the leading cybercrime reporters, just published an epic takedown of the person behind the Mirai malware. Yes, that Mirai used to launch record-breaking DDoS […]
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Threatpost News Wrap, December 16, 2016
Mike Mimoso and Chris Brook discuss the news of the week including Yahoo’s latest breach announcement, a DDoS-for-hire crackdown, hackers seeking help with Mirai, and some new Adobe patches.
Threatpost News Wrap, December 8, 2016
Mike Mimoso and Chris Brook discuss the news of the week, including the latest Linux bug, Sony closing backdoors in cameras, and Google’s new open source fuzzer.
Hackers Gamify DDoS Attacks With Collaborative Platform
A hacking group is luring participants to use a DDoS platform where they can compete with peers to earn redeemable points exchangeable for hacking tools and click-fraud software.
New Mirai Variant Targets Routers, Knocks 900,000 Offline
Attackers are targeting DSL routers this week with what’s being called a potent new variant of the Mirai malware that knocked offline major Internet companies like Twitter and Spotify last month.
IoT is eating the internet
Is it time for internet of thing (IoT) devices to get a ‘Good Housekeeping’ seal of approval?
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Sierra Wireless Warns Cellular Data Gear Targeted by Mirai Malware
Sierra Wireless warns that its AirLink gateways are being infected by the Mirai malware, and urges customers to change default passwords on devices.
Avira at it-sa 2016: New product portfolio for customers
We will present our latest security technology for small- and mid-size businesses, including management and OEM solutions, at this year’s it-sa in Nuremberg. From October 18 – 20, 2016, you can learn all about our latest product portfolio and get advice from Avira experts in Hall 12, Booth 662.
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Your IoT toy vs. my freedom
Insecure IoT devices come with a whopper of a price tag.
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