Items tagged with linux.wifatch
When we usually think of traditional computer viruses, we think of software that is meant to harm machines, turn them into mindless drones that do the bidding of their new master, or exploit the rightful owner’s personal data. However, Symantec recently shed some new light on a virus — first discovered in 2014 — that infects devices not to cause destruction, but to shore up their defenses against true security threats. Symantec first became aware of Linux.Wifatch back in January, but is just now becoming aware of the full scope of its capabilities. While most traditional malware is designed with ill-intent in mind, Wifatch seemingly infects routers and IoT devices to protect them from truly malicious...
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