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Dimly lit industrial area with scattered IoT devices and exposed circuit boards.

ClingSTUN Malware Exploits IoT Flaws to Create Proxy Networks

Meet ClingSTUN, a sneaky Linux proxy backdoor that's exploiting known flaws in unpatched IoT devices to turn them into remotely controlled proxy nodes, allowing hackers to hijack your network. FortiGuard Labs has tracked 24 vulnerabilities so far, and it's crucial to stay ahead of this threat.

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Dimly lit home network setup with outdated routers, tangled cables, and old equipment.

AryStinger Botnet Exploits Flaws in Thousands of D-Link Routers

Meet AryStinger, a sneaky botnet that's hijacked over 4,000 outdated D-Link routers worldwide, turning them into a powerful tool for hackers to carry out stealthy scans and attacks. This malware mastermind breaks down massive tasks into tiny chunks, distributing them across its zombie network for lightning-fast execution.

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