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An updated version of a botnet malware called KmsdBot is now targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices, simultaneously branching out its capabilities and the attack surface. “The binary now includes support for Telnet scanning and support for more CPU architectures,” Akamai security researcher Larry W. Cashdollar said in an analysis published this month. The latest […]
Short Bytes: A vulnerability has been spotted in Cisco’s Cluster Management Protocol (CMP) which exposes 318 Cisco Switch models to malicious attacks comprising full control of the device. The flaw arises out of the inability to restrict the use of CMP-specific telnet protocol for local communications. Cisco has suggested some measures for reducing the attack […]
Short Bytes: Before driving to your nearest cinema to catch the latest Star Wars movie, here’s something Master Yoda wants you to do. He wants you to open your Command Prompt/Terminal, enter few simple commands and watch the beginning of Star Wars saga in a manner you’ve never seen before. Go ahead! May the force be […]