Security News > 2019 > September > Attacks Targeting IoT Devices and Windows SMB Surge
2019-09-12 18:18
Researchers Say Mirai Derivatives and EternalBlue Exploits Pummel Internet-Connected DevicesTwo years after WannaCry wrecked havoc via flaws in SMB_v1 and three years after Mirai infected internet of things devices en masse via default credentials, attackers are increasingly targeting the same flaws, security experts warn.
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