Linux worm wriggles its way into routers, cameras and other devices

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 29, 2013

Today in Open Source: Beware the Linux.Darlloz worm. Plus: Joe Danger game for Linux, and a screenshot tour of SolydX 201311.

This worm is a good reminder to purchase only devices that can be updated regularly with the latest security patches. Older devices without the capability to install the latest patches seem more vulnerable to Linux.Darlloz.

Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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