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New PumaBot botnet brute forces SSH credentials to breach devices
A newly discovered Go-based Linux botnet malware named PumaBot is brute-forcing SSH credentials on embedded IoT devices to deploy malicious payloads. The targeted nature of PumaBot is also evident by the fact it targets specific IPs based on lists pulled from a command-and-control (C2) server instead of broader scanning of the internet. Targeting surveillance cams Darktrace documented PumaBot in a report…
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The edge devices security risk: What leaders can do
In today’s complex IT environment, an abundance of legacy infrastructure combined with a lack of visibility and patching make network edge devices a major security risk. It’s therefore no surprise that compromised network edge devices have rapidly emerged as one of the biggest attack points for small and medium sized businesses. That’s according to statistics from Sophos’ Annual Threat Report,…
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The oldest Fire TV devices are losing Netflix support soon
It’s finally time to upgrade for many owners of the earliest Amazon Fire TV devices, as Netflix is ending support for them next month, reports German outlet Heise. The cutoff for US users is June 3rd, according to ZDNet, which writes that the company has been emailing those who would be affected by the change. Netflix is specifically ending support…
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394,000 Windows devices have been infected with Lumma Stealer malware – now Microsoft is hitting back
Threat actors behind the Lumma Stealer malware have been dealt a serious blow following a joint operation between Microsoft and Europol. In an announcement, Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre and Microsoft said they have cut off communications between the malicious tool and its victims and have seized more than 1,300 domains. The seized domains have been transferred to Microsoft, Europol confirmed,…
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Cisco fixes max severity IOS XE flaw letting attackers hijack devices
Cisco has fixed a maximum severity flaw in IOS XE Software for Wireless LAN Controllers by a hard-coded JSON Web Token (JWT) that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to take over devices. This token is meant to authenticate requests to a feature called ‘Out-of-Band AP Image Download.’ Since it’s hard-coded, anyone can impersonate an authorized user without credentials. The vulnerability is…
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How to Make Your Smart Home Devices Play Nicely Together
Summary Smart home devices are often incompatible with each other, but using versatile smart home hubs can help. Ecosystems such as Alexa, Google Home, or Apple Home can control different devices, but Home Assistant offers wider compatibility. Matter devices can potentially lead to fewer compatibility issues in your smart home. Smart home technology can often feel far from smart. You…
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How to set up a Google Account on Android devices
To download apps from the Play Store, check your Gmail, use Google Maps, or back up files with Google Drive, you need to add a Google Account to your Android device. Your Google Account connects you to essential services and helps sync your data across devices. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Google Account on Android…
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How to switch Google Accounts on Android devices (including Samsung Galaxy)
If you use more than one Google Account, there’s no need to keep switching devices or constantly signing in and out. Android lets you switch Google Accounts right on your smartphone or tablet, allowing you to access different inboxes, photos, calendars, and more, all from the same device. Whether you’re balancing a personal and work account or managing multiple profiles…
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Why cybercriminals target Apple devices – Computerworld
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USAID decides not to collect former workers’ abandoned devices
An email sent by USAID to workers on Thursday and obtained by The Verge says the devices will be wiped remotely, and then “marked as disposed.” Each direct hire or contractor will then be responsible for discarding the equipment. It’s unclear from the email whether the decision affects people stationed abroad or only those within the continental US. The discarded…
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