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New InfectedSlurs Mirai-based botnet exploits two zero-days

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Akamai discovered a new Mirai-based DDoS botnet, named InfectedSlurs, actively exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities to infect routers and video recorder (NVR) devices. In October, Akamai’s Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) noticed an anomalous activity to the company’s honeypots targeting a rarely used TCP port.

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InfectedSlurs botnet targets QNAP VioStor NVR vulnerability

Security Affairs

In November, Akamai warned of a new Mirai -based DDoS botnet, named InfectedSlurs , actively exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities to infect routers and video recorder (NVR) devices. A close look at the ongoing campaign revealed that the bot also targets wireless LAN routers built for hotels and residential applications.

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