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IPWeb accused of turning infected smart TVs into cybercrime proxy network
Original: How IPWeb uses malware-infected TVs and IoT devices to build a residential proxy network that enables cybercrime and DDo
Security researchers are examining IPWeb, a residential proxy network reportedly built on malware-infected smart TVs and IoT devices. The service allegedly routes criminal traffic through home gadgets without owners' knowledge, enabling activities including DDoS attacks. The findings were published in a technical writeup detailing how the botnet peers from within compromised devices, drawing attention in the infosec community.
Why now: A newly published technical analysis of the IPWeb botnet has prompted discussion among cybersecurity researchers about IoT-based proxy networks.
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Evidence
- How IPWeb uses malware-infected TVs and IoT devices to build a residential proxy network that enables cybercrime and DDoS attacks. https:// synthient.com/blog/ipweb-peeri ng-from-within # infosec # cybersecurity # threatintel # malware # ddos # botnet · r1cksec@infosec.exchange · 1
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