Security Leftovers
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New KmsdBot Malware Hijacking Systems for Mining Crypto and Launch DDoS Attacks [Ed: Trying to blame "SSH" for people choosing lousy UNIX password. Amazing 'journalism'.]
"The botnet infects systems via an SSH connection that uses weak login credentials," Akamai researcher Larry W. Cashdollar said. "The malware does not stay persistent on the infected system as a way of evading detection."
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Sysnova to hold cyber security awareness training for IT professionals
Improving cyber-security by purchasing licenses for all proprietary software is expensive, however, a better alternative may be to migrate to open-source software like Ubuntu Linux and LibreOffice.
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Over 15,000 WordPress Sites Compromised in Malicious SEO Campaign [Ed: Poor research; they only identity impact but not the actual cause]
It's not immediately clear how the WordPress sites are breached, and Sucuri said it did not notice any obvious plugin flaws being exploited to carry out the campaign.