Aquabotv3 Strikes: Office Phones Turned Botnet Menace in Latest Malware Twist!
Aquabot, a Mirai-based malware, is exploiting a Mitel phone vulnerability to build a botnet. Dubbed Aquabotv3, this cheeky malware not only launches DDoS attacks but also tattletales to its boss when someone tries to pull the plug. Because who knew office phones could moonlight as part of an evil bot army?
Hot Take:
Who knew the office phones could be so chatty? With Mitel phones now moonlighting as potential botnet soldiers, it’s only a matter of time before our desk staplers start plotting world domination. Brace yourselves for the ultimate office uprising, folks!
Key Points:
- Aquabotv3, a new Mirai-based malware variant, is exploiting vulnerabilities in Mitel phones for DDoS attacks.
- This variant reports back to its command-and-control server when it detects a kill signal.
- The vulnerability exploited is CVE-2024-41710, affecting Mitel SIP desk phones, patched last year.
- The bug allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands, leading to full device control.
- Aquabotv3 also spreads through other known vulnerabilities, including Hadoop YARN and Linksys RCE.
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