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High-rolling hacker jailed after launching malware attacks via websites – Security Boulevard

High-rolling hacker jailed after launching malware attacks via websites  Security Boulevard

A British man has been jailed for over six years after exploiting ad networks on pornographic websites to spread malware onto innocent users’ computers.

“exploit kit” – read more

Hacker group has been hijacking DNS traffic on D-Link routers for three months – ZDNet

Hacker group has been hijacking DNS traffic on D-Link routers for three months  ZDNet

Other router models have also been targeted, such as ARG, DSLink, Secutech, and TOTOLINK.

“HTTPS hijacking” – read more

High-rolling hacker jailed after launching malware attacks via porn websites

High-rolling hacker jailed after launching malware attacks via porn websites

A British man has been jailed for over six years after exploiting ad networks on pornographic websites to spread malware onto innocent users’ computers.

Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

Graham Cluley

Beto’s secret life as a teenage hacker

the kid who would grow up to be Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke was a member of one of the earliest – and most influential – hacker collectives. Press CTRL+C (Windows), CMD+C (Mac), or …
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