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Protecting Your IoT Devices from Malware: Best Practices.... IoT IoT malware, or Internet of Things malware, is malicious software specifically designed to target and infect Internet of Things devices, such as smart thermostats, security cameras, and home routers. This type of malware can be used to steal personal information, launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and gain unauthorized access to the device and its network. IoT malware can spread quickly and easily due to the interconnected nature of IoT devices and the lack of security measures in many of these devices. IoT malware can take various forms, including viruses, worms, and Trojans. It can spread via a variety of methods, such as through unsecured networks, through software vulnerabilities, or through phishing attacks. Once a device is infected, the malware can either remain dormant or actively begin to collect and exfiltrate sensitive data, such as login credentials, personal information, and network details.

WannaCry is a type of malware, also known as a ransomware, that was first discovered in May 2017. It exploits a vulnerability in the Windows operating system to spread rapidly through networks and encrypt files on infected machines, making them inaccessible to the user. The malware then demands a ransom payment, typically in the form of Bitcoin, in order to provide the decryption key to restore access to the encrypted files. WannaCry was able to spread quickly and cause significant disruption because it was able to exploit a known vulnerability in older versions of Windows that had not been patched. The attack affected businesses and organizations in more than 150 countries, including hospitals, governments, and companies. WannaCry is a type of malware known as ransomware. It is spread through a vulnerability in older versions of the Windows operating system that allows it to propagate rapidly across networks. The malware encrypts files on infected machines, making them inaccessible t

Emotet is a type of Malware  Emotet is a sophisticated banking trojan that is primarily used to steal sensitive financial information from victims. It is distributed through spam emails that contain a malicious attachment or link. Once the attachment or link is opened, the trojan is installed on the victim's computer and begins to collect information such as login credentials, banking information, and other sensitive data. Emotet also has the ability to propagate itself by spreading to other computers on the same network. Emotet is known for its ability to evade detection by security software, and it is considered to be one of the most advanced banking trojans currently in circulation. It is also known for its use in multi-stage attacks, where it is used to deliver other malware payloads, such as ransomware, to the infected computers. Emotet has been active since at least 2014, and it has been used in a number of high-profile attacks, including several targeting government and fin

  Ransomware Ransomware  is a malicious program that infects a computer and then locks or  encrypts  some parts, preventing users from accessing their computer or data. Commonly, after the ransomware is loaded on the user's computer, a message is displayed demanding payment to unlock it. Ransomware varies in its degree of difficulty to remove and how many areas are locked, ranging from a few files to the entire  hard drive . Most Famous Ransomware Attacks By Type :- Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to restrict access to a computer system until a payment is made. The key here is… it’s software. While cybercriminals often use a similar foundation to their software code, the most evolved ransomware is a custom form of malware. Here are some of the top ransomware types and why they were — or still are — so dangerous: WannaCry Flashback to 2017. A form of ransomware called  WannaCry  spread like wildfire through vulnerable SMB ports and  phishing attacks , infecting 7

Pegasus  is a  spyware  developed by the Israeli  cyber arms firm   NSO Group  that can be covertly installed on  mobile phones  (and other devices) running most   versions of  iOS  and  Android .  The 2021  Project Pegasus revelations  suggest that the current Pegasus software can exploit all recent iOS versions up to  iOS 14.6 . As of 2016, Pegasus was capable of  reading text messages ,  tracking calls ,  collecting passwords ,  location tracking , accessing the target device's microphone and camera, and harvesting information from apps.  The spyware is named after  Pegasus , the winged horse of  Greek mythology . It is a  Trojan horse  computer virus that can be sent "flying through the air" to infect cell phones.  Pegasus spyware is able to read the victim's SMS messages and emails, listen to calls, take screenshots, record keystrokes, and access contacts and browser history. Another  report  corroborates that a hacker can hijack the phone's microphone and ca