Internet of Things

Linux/Rakos, the new Linux malware threatening devices and serversLinux/Rakos, the new Linux malware threatening devices and servers

Linux/Rakos, the new Linux malware threatening devices and servers

A new Linux malware, dubbed Linux/Rakos is threatening devices and servers. The malware searches for victims via SSH scan. A…

8 years ago
DNSChanger Exploit kit targets Home routers in malvertising campaignDNSChanger Exploit kit targets Home routers in malvertising campaign

DNSChanger Exploit kit targets Home routers in malvertising campaign

Security experts observed malvertising campaign leveraging the DNSChanger malware to compromise multiple models of home routers. The Christmas season can…

8 years ago
Some versions of Netgear routers remain vulnerable to arbitrary command injectionSome versions of Netgear routers remain vulnerable to arbitrary command injection

Some versions of Netgear routers remain vulnerable to arbitrary command injection

A security flaw was discovered in some NetGear routers that could be easily exploited by a remote attacker to gain…

8 years ago
Waiting for a fix, stop using Netgear R7000 and R6400 routers to avoid hacksWaiting for a fix, stop using Netgear R7000 and R6400 routers to avoid hacks

Waiting for a fix, stop using Netgear R7000 and R6400 routers to avoid hacks

Waiting for security patches, the CERT/CC suggests to stop using Netgear R7000 and R6400 routers to avoid being hacked. Other…

8 years ago
More than 900k routers of Deutsche Telekom German users went offlineMore than 900k routers of Deutsche Telekom German users went offline

More than 900k routers of Deutsche Telekom German users went offline

Deutsche Telekom confirmed that more than 900,000 routers began to have serious problems connectivity problems due to a cyber attack.…

9 years ago
Hackers offer a huge Mirai botnet as a DDoS-for-hire serviceHackers offer a huge Mirai botnet as a DDoS-for-hire service

Hackers offer a huge Mirai botnet as a DDoS-for-hire service

The hackers Popopret and BestBuy are offering a DDoS-for-hire service leveraging a Mirai botnet composed of around 400,000 compromised devices. We have…

9 years ago
How to Exploit Belkin WEMO gear to hack Android devicesHow to Exploit Belkin WEMO gear to hack Android devices

How to Exploit Belkin WEMO gear to hack Android devices

Belkin’s WeMo home automation firmware that’s in use in several IoT devices has recently been found vulnerable to an SQL…

9 years ago
Shadows Kill Mirai Botnet caused an Internet outage in Liberia, what is the next one?Shadows Kill Mirai Botnet caused an Internet outage in Liberia, what is the next one?

Shadows Kill Mirai Botnet caused an Internet outage in Liberia, what is the next one?

Mirai botnet was used to power a massive DDoS attack against Liberia causing the Internet outage in the entire country…

9 years ago
Hacking back the Mirai botnet, technical and legal issuesHacking back the Mirai botnet, technical and legal issues

Hacking back the Mirai botnet, technical and legal issues

Security researchers have found vulnerabilities in the source code of the Mirai botnet and devised a method to hack back…

9 years ago
24 hours in the life of my home router by Francisco J. Rodriguez24 hours in the life of my home router by Francisco J. Rodriguez

24 hours in the life of my home router by Francisco J. Rodriguez

Recently a massive DDoS attack has disconnected a large portion of users from the Internet, hackers exploited IoT devices. Is your…

9 years ago