Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has blocked communication between the BadBox malware and its controllers, affecting over 30,000 Android IoT devices. The malware was found inside devices’ firmware, stealing data and carrying out malicious operations. The incident illustrates the importance of secure firmware and software, with consumers advised to buy from reputable sources and regularly check for signs of infection.
Outlaw Group Uses SSH Brute-Force to Deploy Cryptojacking Malware on Linux Servers
Cybersecurity researchers have revealed details about Outlaw, an “auto-propagating” cryptocurrency mining botnet that targets SSH servers with weak credentials. The Romanian-origin malware performs SSH brute-force
