Spring4Shell flaw is now being used to spread this botnet malware | ZDNet
Security researchers have observed attackers exploiting the Spring4Shell Java-related flaw to install…
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DoJ takes down Russian botnet that targeted WatchGuard and Asus routers | ZDNet
The US Justice Department in March carried out an operation that successfully removed malware known as…
Nokia: Botnet DDoS attacks are on the rise
A study from Nokia outlining the growing number of botnet attacks shows a larger amount of sophistication by hackers.
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Nokia has released a…
Update your Asus router’s firmware right now or risk botnet infection
When thinking about computer security, you probably consider your PC and phone first and foremost. But there’s a lot of hardware between you and the nebulous malefactors of the internet,…
Russian Cyclops Blink botnet launches assault against Asus routers | ZDNet
The Cyclops Blink botnet is now targeting Asus routers in a new wave of cyberattacks. …
Russia’s Sandworm Hackers Have Built a Botnet of Firewalls
Any appearance of a new tool used by Russia's notorious, disruptive Sandworm hackers will raise the eyebrows of cybersecurity professionals braced for high-impact cyberattacks. When US and…
Log4j: Mirai botnet found targeting ZyXEL networking devices | ZDNet
An Akamai researcher has discovered an attempt to use Log4j vulnerabilities in ZyXEL networking…
Abcbot botnet has now been linked to Xanthe cryptojacking group | ZDNet
Researchers have forged a "clear" link between the Abcbot botnet and a well-established…
Botnet steals half a million dollars in cryptocurrency from victims
The botnet uses a tactic called crypto clipping, which relies on malware to steal cryptocurrency during a transaction, says Check Point Research.…
Google disrupts cybercrime web infecting 1 mn devices
Google said Tuesday it has moved to shut down a network of about one million hijacked electronic devices used worldwide to commit online crimes, while also suing Russia-based…