In-brief: The Cloud Security Alliance on Friday released guidelines for “future proofing” connected devices.
Malware
Mirai, The Internet of Things Bot, Goes Open Source
In-brief: The code for malicious software that is behind a worldwide network of compromised cameras and home routers has been released on the Internet, a move that may lead to a rapid increase in use of the software.
The Hacked Camera Botnet: Not New, Just Big
In-brief: More than 100,000 infected, Internet connected cameras played a part in giant denial of service attacks against a security news website last week. It’s not the first time such devices have been used to attack.
Botnet of 140,000 Cameras, DVRs Behind Biggest DoS Ever
In-brief: The head of a hosting firm said a botnet of almost 150,000 cameras and digital video recorders was behind a massive denial of service attack.
PCI Updates Security Guidance with Focus on Firmware
In-brief: The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI Council) is raising the bar for the security of point of sale systems, with a big focus on the software (or “firmware”) that runs those systems.
