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Murdoc Botnet Threatens IoT Security Worldwide

Murdoc Botnet Threatens IoT Security Worldwide

Threat Group: - Murdoc Botnet Threat Type: - Botnet / Malware Exploited Vulnerabilities: - CVE-2024-7029, CVE-2017-17215 Malware Used: - Murdoc Botnet Variant of Mirai Threat Score: - High (8.7/10) – Due to its exploitation of IoT vulnerabilities and rapid global spread. Last Threat Observation: - January 2025 Overview The Murdoc

IoT Devices Under Fire by FICORA and CAPSAICIN

IoT Devices Under Fire by FICORA and CAPSAICIN

Threat Group: Unattributed Threat Type: IoT-Based Botnets Exploited Vulnerabilities: D-Link HNAP Interface Flaws (CVE-2015-2051, CVE-2019-10891, CVE-2022-37056, CVE-2024-33112) Malware Used: Mirai Variant "FICORA", Kaiten Variant "CAPSAICIN" Threat Score: High (8.7/10) – Due to the exploitation of widely deployed IoT devices and the potential for large-scale Distributed

Gafgyt Malware Expands Its Reach Targeting Docker Servers

Gafgyt Malware Expands Its Reach Targeting Docker Servers

Threat Group: Various Cybercriminal Entities Threat Type: Botnet Malware Exploited Vulnerabilities: Misconfigured Docker Remote API servers, weak/default credentials in IoT devices Malware Used: Gafgyt (also known as Bashlite, Lizkebab) Threat Score: High (8.5/10) — Due to its expansion into Docker environments and potential for widespread DDoS attacks Last

Matrix Botnet Exploits IoT Devices for Widespread DDoS Attacks

Matrix Botnet Exploits IoT Devices for Widespread DDoS Attacks

Threat Group: Matrix Threat Type: Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Botnet Exploited Vulnerabilities: Weak/default credentials; known vulnerabilities in IoT devices, routers, and enterprise servers Malware Used: Mirai, PYbot, Pynet, DiscordGo, Homo Network Threat Score: High (8.5/10) — Due to its expansive scope targeting IoT and enterprise systems, easy-to-access attack tools,

AndroxGh0st Malware Evolves to Target IoT and Critical Infrastructure

AndroxGh0st Malware Evolves to Target IoT and Critical Infrastructure

Threat Group: Unknown Threat Type: Malware/Botnet Exploited Vulnerabilities: CVE-2017-9841, CVE-2018-15133, CVE-2021-41773 Malware Used: AndroxGh0st Threat Score: High (8.5/10) — Due to its focus on critical infrastructure, advanced exploitation techniques, and integration with other botnets. Last Threat Observation: November 8 Overview AndroxGh0st is a Python-based malware that has evolved

IoT Security at Risk as Mirai Variants Intensify DDoS Attacks

IoT Security at Risk as Mirai Variants Intensify DDoS Attacks

Threat Group: - Unknown Threat Type: - IoT Botnet Malware Exploited Vulnerabilities: - Multiple IoT vulnerabilities, including CVE-2024-7029 Malware Used: - V3G4, Corona Mirai Threat Score: - High (8.8/10) due to its ability to exploit critical vulnerabilities in IoT devices and launch massive DDoS attacks. Last Threat Observation: