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Stories about: embedded device

Memory-Resident Malware Infects Routers Czech security researchers warn of a worm-like piece of malware infecting Linux-based routers, DLS modems and other embedded devices. The infected devices form a botnet capable of launching Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. According to a report from Computerworld, the researchers have named the worm C... 22 February 2010 11:33 GMT Six Million Vulnerable Embedded Network Devices Connected to the Internet A study on the prevalence of vulnerable embedded network devices on the Internet has revealed worrying results. Researchers have discovered tens of thousands of remotely-accessible devices with default passwords during their scans so far. The project, which maps the distribution of vulnerable embedded network device... 27 October 2009 09:17 GMT