In-brief: cellular gateways made by Sierra Wireless may be susceptible to the Mirai malware, the Department of Homeland Security warned on Wednesday.
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12 Years Later: Common Configuration Flaw + Internet of Things = Massive Attacks
In-brief: A common configuration flaw may be behind a massive network of IoT devices used in “credential stuffing” attacks, according to the security firm Akamai.
4 oh 4! Happy Birthday to Security Ledger
In-brief: Security Ledger turned four years old today! We’re saying “thanks” to all our readers and sponsors and looking forward to an exciting year in 2017 covering the intersection of security and the Internet of Things. Thanks to all who have supported our work and independent journalism!
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.
Cameras, IoT Devices Part of Massive DDoS on Krebs Security
In-brief: A massive distributed denial of service attack has taken a crusading cybercrime journalist’s website offline and compromised cameras, broadband routers and other Internet of Things devices are playing a part in the attack.
