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VPNFilter IoT Attack-A Router Infection

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What is VPNFilter Malware? VPNFilter, a new multistage and modular malware, unlike most other IoT(Internet pf Things) threats is capable to maintain a persistent presence on an infected device even after the system reboot. The malware can ostensibly be used to collect victim’s personal information, permanently destroy device and launch attacks on other devices. Since 2007 this sophisticated malware has targeted half a million routers and network devices in around 54 countries. The infection contains the killswitch for routers that is capable of stealing victim’s logins and passwords information. It also possesses the potential to monitor industrial control systems and deprive all the devices from accessing internet. Group behind this mischievous activity The mischievous effort to design the vicious infection is attempted by a Russian hacking group, the Sofacy Group also known as Apt28 or Fancy Bear group. The group is believed to have targeted government, military and security org...