Bleeping Computer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The Mirai-based botnet 'RapperBot' has re-emerged via a new campaign that infects IoT devices for DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks against game servers. [.].

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A new multiplatform threat that uses the peer-to-peer (P2P) NKN network connectivity protocol as a communication channel for launching a range of threats, from distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks to a remote access trojan (RAT).

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 20, 2020

This week, security researchers said they spotted that same vulnerability being exploited by a new variant of Mirai , a malware strain that targets vulnerable Internet of Things (IoT) devices for use in large-scale attacks and as proxies for other cybercrime activity. Image: Palo Alto Networks. Zyxel issued a patch for the flaw on Feb.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A new variant of Mirai — the botnet malware used to launch massive DDoS attacks —has been targeting 13 vulnerabilities in IoT devices connected to Linux servers, according to researchers at Palo Alto Network’s Unit 42 cybersecurity team. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Affairs

MAY 5, 2020

Security researchers spotted a new piece of DDoS bot dubbed Kaiji that is targeting IoT devices via SSH brute-force attacks. Last week, the popular security researcher MalwareMustDie and the experts at Intezer Labs spotted a new piece of malware dubbed Kaiji, that is targeting IoT devices via SSH brute-force attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 20, 2022

Incidents of malware targeting Linux-based Internet of Things (IoT) devices jumped by more than a third in 2021, with three malware families the primary drivers behind the increase. That echoes similar reports that have shown an increase in DDoS attacks worldwide. Threats to Open Source, IoT.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 25, 2022

Based on a case study in 2015 , Akamai strengthened the theory that the malware may be of Asian origin based on its targets. Microsoft said that XorDDoS continues to home on Linux-based systems, demonstrating a significant pivot in malware targets. Security IoT devices. XorDDoS is as sophisticated as it gets.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 13, 2022

A new Mirai-based botnet malware named Enemybot has been observed growing its army of infected devices through vulnerabilities in modems, routers, and IoT devices, with the threat actor operating it known as Keksec. [.].

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2021

Cloudflare last month fought off a massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack by a botnet that was bombarding 17.2 The attack was almost three times larger than any previous attack that Cloudflare is aware of, according to Omar Yoachimik, product manager for DDoS protection at Cloudflare. DDoS Attacks on the Rise.

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Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 15, 2022

The number of malware infections on Linux-based IoT (internet of things) devices rose by 35% in 2021 compared to the previous year's numbers. The principal goal was recruiting devices to be part of DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks. [.].

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) has come a long, long way since precocious students at Carnegie Melon University installed micro-switches inside of a Coca-Cola vending machine so they could remotely check on the temperature and availability of their favorite beverages. Related: Companies sustain damage from IoT attacks That was back in 1982.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Microsoft in November fended off a massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in its Azure cloud that officials said was the largest ever recorded, the latest in a wave of record attacks that washed over the IT industry in the second half of 2021. Also read: How to Stop DDoS Attacks: 6 Tips for Fighting DDoS Attacks.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 20, 2023

The post Microsoft Repeatedly Burned in ‘Layer 7’ DDoS appeared first on Security Boulevard. Unlucky number: Time and again this month, “Russian” hackers bring down Microsoft clouds.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2022

Enemybot is a DDoS botnet that targeted several routers and web servers by exploiting known vulnerabilities. Researchers from Fortinet discovered a new DDoS botnet, tracked as Enemybot, that has targeted several routers and web servers by exploiting known vulnerabilities. Upon installing the threat, the bot drops a file in /tmp/.pwned

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Bleeping Computer

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A new cross-platform malware botnet named 'MCCrash' is infecting Windows, Linux, and IoT devices to conduct distributed denial of service attacks on Minecraft servers. [.].

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A Mirai-based DDoS botnet tracked as IZ1H9 has added thirteen new exploits to target routers from different vendors, including D-Link, Zyxel, and TP-Link. “IZ1H9, a Mirai variant, infects Linux-based networked devices, especially IoT devices, turning them into remote-controlled bots for large-scale network attacks.”

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The “RapperBot” malware group has been rapidly expanding since mid-June 2022. Researchers discovered new samples of RapperBot malware used to build a botnet capable of carrying Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against game servers.

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Graham Cluley

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

No, three million smart toothbrushes didn’t launch a DDoS attack against a Swiss company.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2023

UK National Crime Agency nips it in the bud: Aims to scare straight naughty DDoS kiddies. The post Brits Slap Wrists of DDoS Kids, via NCA’s Fake Booter Sites appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2023

Researchers warn of several DDoS botnets exploiting a critical flaw tracked as CVE-2023-28771 in Zyxel devices. Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researchers warned of multiple DDoS botnets exploiting a vulnerability impacting multiple Zyxel firewalls. Mirai botnets are frequently used to conduct DDoS attacks.”

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Security Affairs

JUNE 24, 2020

Operators behind XORDDoS and Kaiji DDoS botnets recently started targeting Docker servers exposed online, Trend Micro warns. Trend Micro researchers reported that operators behind XORDDoS and Kaiji DDoS botnets recently started targeting Docker servers exposed online. ” reads the analysis published by Trend Micro.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

During the second half of 2022, a variant of the Mirai bot, tracked as V3G4, targeted IoT devices by exploiting tens of flaws. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers reported that a Mirai variant called V3G4 was attempting to exploit several flaws to infect IoT devices from July to December 2022. to the console.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Cloudflare announced to have mitigated a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that peaked at almost 2 terabytes per second (Tbps). is an American web infrastructure and website security company that provides content delivery network and DDoS mitigation services. SecurityAffairs – hacking, DDoS). Cloudflare, Inc.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2023

Since March 2023, researchers at Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 have observed a new variant of the Mirai botnet targeting multiple vulnerabilities in popular IoT devices. The malware also contains a function that ensures only one instance of this malware runs on the same device. ” reads the report published by Unit42.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The Mozi botnet accounted for 90% of the IoT network traffic observed between October 2019 and June 2020, IBM reported. Mozi is an IoT botnet that borrows the code from Mirai variants and the Gafgyt malware , it appeared on the threat landscape in late 2019. reads the analysis published by the experts.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 26, 2020

A man accused to have developed distributed denial of service (DDoS) botnets based on the Mirai botnet was sentenced to 13 months in federal prison. Schuchman compromised hundreds of thousands of IoT devices, including home routers and IP cameras, to create multiple DDoS IoT botnets that he rented to carry out the attacks.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Dutch police warn customers of a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) website of stopping using the service to avoid prosecution. Dutch police warn customers of a booter service, abused to carry out distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, of to stop using it to avoid prosecution. by carrying out DDoS attacks on March 19.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Around 50 so-called “booter” DDoS sites have been nuked by international law enforcement. The post Operation PowerOFF: DDoS Sites Denied Service (by US, UK, Europol) appeared first on Security Boulevard. And seven of their alleged administrators have been charged.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2020

Dutch authorities have taken down 15 DDoS-for-hire services in a week, this is another success of law enforcement in the fight against cybercrime. An operation conducted by Dutch authorities last week has shut down 15 DDoS-for-hire services (aka DDoS booters or DDoS stressor), states a press release published by Dutch police.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The number of sensors and smart devices connected to the internet is exponentially rising, which are the 5 Major Vulnerabilities for IoT devices. If you take a look at the global market for IoT, you can easily spot the trend. IoT devices are exposed to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Malware, phishing, and web.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

The common wisdom goes that Linux malware is rare, and for the most part this is true. Thanks to its built-in security defenses, strict user privilege model, and transparent source code, Linux enjoys far fewer malware infections than other operating systems. Cloud Snooper. How it works. HiddenWasp. How it works. How it works.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 15, 2023

These include ransomware targeting backend servers, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, destructive malware, and even weaponizing charging stations to deploy malware. He told Last Watchdog that apart from conventional attacks, such as data theft and vehicle theft, much more worrisome types of attacks are emerging.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In a matter of minutes, a distributed denial-of-service — or DDoS — attack can bring your website traffic to a grinding halt. DDoS attacks are growing in both size and frequency. Recovering from an DDoS attack like this could cost a small business hundreds of thousands of dollars. Why Is a DDoS Attack Destructive?

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

The arrival of the IoT has made fleet management systems very popular among organizations that have a fleet of vehicles as part of their operations. Nevertheless, the development of IoT and fleet management systems brings up issues with cybersecurity risks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2021

Cybercriminals using an IP address in China are trying to exploit a vulnerability disclosed earlier this month to deploy a variant of the Mirai malware on network routers affected by the vulnerability, according to researchers with Juniper Threat Labs. The threat is only heightened when it involves IoT devices , they wrote.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The massive DDoS attack that has been targeting the internet giant Yandex was powered b a completely new botnet tracked as M?ris. The record magnitude of the massive DDoS attack was also confirmed by the US company Cloudflare, which specializes in the protection against such kinds of attacks. technique for DDoS attacks.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Security researchers provided technical details about an IoT botnet dubbed Ttint that has been exploiting two zero-days in Tenda routers. Security researchers at Netlab, the network security division Qihoo 360, have published a report that details an IoT botnet dubbed Ttint. Pierluigi Paganini.

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