Ballista Botnet Targets TP-Link Routers: An Italian Job Gone Viral?
The Ballista botnet is firing up chaos by exploiting a TP-Link flaw, targeting over 6,000 Archer routers. Researchers suspect an Italian mastermind, but for now, it’s a pasta-tively challenging mystery. As the botnet skillfully dodges detection, it’s a reminder: keep your routers patched, or you might just get skewered.
Hot Take:
**_Who knew the next big Italian job would involve routers instead of heists? The new “Ballista” botnet is using TP-Link routers like they’re starring in a cyber version of “The Italian Job,” minus Mini Coopers and plus a whole lot more technical drama._**
Key Points:
– The Ballista botnet exploits a major flaw in TP-Link Archer routers, specifically using CVE-2023-1389.
– Over 6,000 routers have been targeted, with infection vectors including remote code execution.
– The botnet uses a dropper script to perpetuate malware installation and maintain a stealthy presence.
– Italian threat actors are suspected due to linguistic clues and IP addresses.
– Ballista has affected sectors worldwide, including the U.S., Australia, China, and Mexico.