Use of Botnets for Mining Cryptocurrencies

Murimi, Renita

doi:10.1201/9780429329913-11

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“…Crypto botnets are being used to 'mine' cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Monero [23] to directly add to the bot- master's wallet. Crypto botnets have been observed since 2014 [24] running on embedded devices such as routers, security cameras and set-top boxes, however these are less effective than higher-powered computing devices.…”

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Detecting Internet of Things Bots: A Comparative Study

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Since the Mirai botnet attacks in 2016 research into the Internet of Things (IoT) botnet malware has increased substantially. IoT botnet relevant threats continue to rise, impacting businesses and users. This paper aims to contribute to the problem space by compiling and synthesizing the relevant literature over the last five years to provide an overview of the most recent advances in IoT botnets, their detection and prevention, and laying down the future research directions required to better address this ever growing threat.

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confidence: 99%

Detecting Internet of Things Bots: A Comparative Study

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“…127 Also the ruling means journalists can be fined up to 500, 000 Kenya Shillings (USD $4844) and media companies up to 20 million Kenya Shillings (USD $193,799) if a new governmentregulated board finds them in breach of a government-dictated code of conduct. 128 This will make journalists and media houses shy away from critical reporting and might kill investigative journalism for fear of heavy fines that are handed over by the MCA and the Communications and Media Appeals Tribunal, two bodies which are both under the control of government as illustrated above. 129 Ironically although the judges found all the controversial sections listed above as constitutional, the judges found two other sections of the laws unconstitutional.…”

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MEDIA FREEDOM IN KENYA in 2017: A REALITY OR A MIRAGE?

Genga¹

2017

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Media freedom is the capacity of the media to act as a barometer to call government to account vis-à-vis the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 especially the values, spirit and ethos enshrined therein. So much so that countries which are strong democracies always have strong and free media. A free and democratic society is not possible without an independent, free and responsible media and an active civil society. Freedom House Report results from the fact that Kenya currently finds itself in a very interesting position where media freedom exists boldly on paper, but the reality on the ground is something else. The current Constitution of Kenya which came into force on 27 August 2010, has not only been hailed as reformist, but it has a new and progressive Bill of Rights requiring extensive reforms to both the media and information management frameworks. However, the government seems to have another agenda. As will be observed below, the government has introduced several laws that, on the outside appear to be progressive and in line with the new Constitution, but upon closer inspection clearly has an agenda that undermines media freedom in Kenya. In the sections which follow, this paper will analyse the legal framework and social factors relevant to media freedom in Kenya.

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