Recent attacks are being launched through an OpenSSH flaw that's been around for the past 12 years.
A vulnerability which has existed for over a decade in OpenSSH has led to today's IoT devices being used in targeted attacks.
In what researchers call the "Internet of Unpatchable Things," a 12-year-old security flaw is being exploited by attackers in a recent spate of SSHowDowN Proxy attacks.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is an emerging market full of Wi-Fi and networked devices including routers, home security systems, and lighting products. While the idea of making your home more efficient and automating processes is an appealing one, unfortunately, vendors en masse are considering security as an afterthought for thousands of devices now in our homes, leaving our data vulnerable.