Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Hackers can purchase government login credentials for cheap on the dark web - Kevin Parish, Digital Trends

Among the list of devices, services and networks on the menu are multiple government systems on sale worldwide, including those linked to the United States. The team found connections to a variety of healthcare institutions including medical equipment shops, hospitals, and more. They even found access to security and building automation systems at a major international airport selling for a mere $10. The problem doesn’t just revolve around desktops, laptops, and servers. Internet of Things devices based on Windows Embedded are also on the menu such as point-of-sale systems, kiosks, parking meters, thin client PCs and more. Many are overlooked and not updated, making them a quiet entryway for hackers. https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/mcafee-hackers-buy-remote-desktop-access-dark-web/