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Hackers hijack D-Link and Ubiquiti devices in proxyjacking campaign

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D-Link, Ubiquiti devices hijacked by hackers to plunder stolen bandwidth
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Hackers have hijacked D-Link and Ubiquiti devices to resell victims’ internet bandwidth. BleepingComputer reports that the proxyjacking campaign has affected devices in 34 countries, monetizing connections through a commercial residential proxy network. TechRadar says network-attached devices were hacked to install legitimate software for nefarious purposes.

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  1. BleepingComputer

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    BleepingComputer reports that a proxyjacking campaign targeting D-Link and Ubiquiti devices has affected devices in 34 countries, monetizing victims’ connections through a commercial residential proxy network.

  2. TechRadar

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    TechRadar reports that hackers hijacked D-Link and Ubiquiti network-attached devices to install legitimate software for nefarious purposes.

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