Security News

Mirai Bots More Than Double Since Source Code Release (Threatpost)
2016-10-19 13:00

Level 3 Communications said the Mirai botnet has recruited close to 500,000 IoT devices since the malware’s source code was released.

Mirai malware is infecting Sierra Wireless cellular network equipment (Help Net Security)
2016-10-17 15:00

AirLink cellular gateway devices by Sierra Wireless are being infected by the infamous Mirai malware. Sierra Airlink models LS300, GX400, GX/ES440, GX/ES450, and RV50 are listed as vulnerable....

Sierra Wireless Warns Cellular Data Gear Targeted by Mirai Malware (Threatpost)
2016-10-15 13:00

Sierra Wireless warns that its AirLink gateways are being infected by the Mirai malware, and urges customers to change default passwords on devices.

Mirai “internet of things” malware from Krebs DDoS attack goes open source (Naked Security)
2016-10-05 13:08

Seems that the recent mega-DDoS against cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs came from insecure routers, cameras, even printers.