IoT malware up over 200 percent in 2018

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By Ian BarkerDec 19, 2018, 10:01 am536 ptsHot
New malware targeting IoT devices grew 72 percent, with total malware growing 203 percent in the last four quarters according to McAfee's third quarter threat report. This growth has been partly due to devices being harnessed for cryptomining. IoT devices such as cameras or video recorders have not typically…

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