IoT botnets: How are new Mirai variants impacting systems?

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Issue Highlights: IoT botnets: How are new Mirai variants impacting systems? Bad Rabbit ransomware: How does it compare to other variants? How does a DDE attack exploit Microsoft Word functionality? Are Meltdown and Spectre real vulnerabilities or mere flaws? Scarab ransomware: How do botnets alter ransomware threats?

IoT botnets: How are new Mirai variants impacting systems? An increase of IoT botnets has been seen since the Mirai malware source code was leaked. Learn how the new variants pose to be a serious threat to IoT devices with Michael Cobb. Read Now

Bad Rabbit ransomware: How does it compare to other variants? Bad Rabbit ransomware mimics other recent ransomware variants, such as NotPetya. Discover the similarities and differences between the two with expert Nick Lewis. Read Now

How does a DDE attack exploit Microsoft Word functionality? The SANS Internet Storm Center discovered a DDE attack spreading Locky ransomware through Microsoft Word. Learn what a DDE attack is and how to mitigate it with expert Nick Lewis. Read Now

Are Meltdown and Spectre real vulnerabilities or mere flaws? There's been some debate over whether Meltdown and Spectre are true vulnerabilities. Expert Michael Cobb discusses what qualifies as a vulnerability and if these two make the cut. Read Now

Scarab ransomware: How do botnets alter ransomware threats? The use of botnets to spread Scarab ransomware intensifies the threat for enterprises. Discover the best way to respond to such a threat and protect data with Nick Lewis. Read Now

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