A new Mirai botnet variant called Aquabot exploits a vulnerability in Mitel phones (CVE-2024-41710) and other IoT devices to create a DDoS attack network. First detected in November 2023, it targets multiple device architectures, implements new C2 communication features, and disguises itse...
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 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...
Juniper Networks warns of Mirai botnet targeting their Session Smart Router products through default password exploitation. The malware compromises systems for DDoS attacks, requiring immediate security measures including password changes and system reimaging. Concurrent with this threat, ...
