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In St. Petersburg irons found Chinese "bugs"
A small batch of China's small household appliances with a "spy" microchips ("bugs") went shopping in St. Petersburg. It is known that there was a sale of at least 20-30 such electric kettles and irons.
At risk were residents of the city who do not protect their Wi-Fi network passwords.
Discovers facts install bugs in the appliances at customs. During the verification of the weight of each checked irons weighed a few grams more weight specified by the manufacturer. Customs officials became suspicious and decided to check out what is hidden inside one of the devices. It was found that there is a small chip with Wi-Fi module.
Further, experts have identified the appointment of microchips - they are used to connect to nezaparolennym Wi-Fi networks for distribution with their help malware infecting computers connected network for the subsequent organization of DDOS-attacks and other illegal actions.
Later, representatives of the Customs spy devices were found in car recorders, televisions, coffee makers, microwave ovens and electric kettles in China. Obvious traces of tampering on them were found, suggesting the likelihood that the device originally intended for illicit purposes.
Technical experts noted that "infected" irons can be connected to nezaparolennym Wi-Fi networks within a radius of 50-70 meters, ie with luck, to reach a staircase. Network devices are beginning to look for immediate use. Currently, providers of this technology request sent to those who have not yet otvetili.Spizzheno from here: hi-tech.mail.ru/bytovaya/misc/iron-..._medium=twitter
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At risk were residents of the city who do not protect their Wi-Fi network passwords.
Discovers facts install bugs in the appliances at customs. During the verification of the weight of each checked irons weighed a few grams more weight specified by the manufacturer. Customs officials became suspicious and decided to check out what is hidden inside one of the devices. It was found that there is a small chip with Wi-Fi module.
Further, experts have identified the appointment of microchips - they are used to connect to nezaparolennym Wi-Fi networks for distribution with their help malware infecting computers connected network for the subsequent organization of DDOS-attacks and other illegal actions.
Later, representatives of the Customs spy devices were found in car recorders, televisions, coffee makers, microwave ovens and electric kettles in China. Obvious traces of tampering on them were found, suggesting the likelihood that the device originally intended for illicit purposes.
Technical experts noted that "infected" irons can be connected to nezaparolennym Wi-Fi networks within a radius of 50-70 meters, ie with luck, to reach a staircase. Network devices are beginning to look for immediate use. Currently, providers of this technology request sent to those who have not yet otvetili.Spizzheno from here: hi-tech.mail.ru/bytovaya/misc/iron-..._medium=twitter
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