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Old 04-01-2016, 03:10 AM   #1
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LXer: Your Linux-based home router could succumb to a new Telnet worm, Remaiten


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Building botnets made up of routers, modems, wireless access points and other networking devices doesn't require sophisticated exploits. Remaiten, a new worm that infects embedded systems, spreads by taking advantage of weak Telnet passwords.

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