A record-breaking DDoS attack reaching 5.6 Tbps targeted an East Asian ISP, successfully mitigated by Cloudflare's systems. The Mirai-based botnet attack exemplifies a dramatic surge in hyper-volumetric threats, with Q4 2024 showing 1,885% growth in attacks exceeding 1Tbps. This trend of b...
A new Mirai botnet variant called "Murdoc" is targeting IoT devices globally, primarily AVTECH IP cameras and Huawei routers, with over 1,370 infected systems across Asia. The malware exploits known vulnerabilities to launch DDoS attacks, affecting telecommunications, technology, banking, ...
A newly discovered botnet comprising 13,000 compromised MikroTik routers is conducting global spam operations by exploiting DNS misconfigurations. Named "Mikro Typo," the campaign uses freight invoice-themed emails to deploy malware through JavaScript files and PowerShell scripts, while le...
A new sophisticated Mirai-based botnet discovered in February 2023 exploits zero-day vulnerabilities in industrial routers and smart devices, amassing 15,000 daily active nodes. The botnet targets multiple devices including industrial routers, DVR systems, and smart home equipment, launchi...
A new sophisticated Mirai botnet variant is actively exploiting vulnerabilities in DigiEver NVRs, TP-Link routers, and Teltonika RUT9XX devices since October. The malware uses advanced encryption techniques, targets multiple system architectures, and compromises devices for DDoS attacks an...
