Botnet Bonanza: Ficora and Capsaicin Spice Up Cyber Threats!
Experts at FortiGuard Labs have identified a surge in activity from the FICORA and CAPSAICIN botnets. These cyber troublemakers exploit vulnerabilities in D-Link devices, targeting systems worldwide with a flair that even a world tour can’t beat. Keep those kernels updated, folks, to avoid an unwelcome botnet encore!
Hot Take:
It seems the world of cybersecurity is once again playing whack-a-mole with the botnets. Just when you think you’ve patched up those pesky vulnerabilities, along comes “FICORA” and “CAPSAICIN” to give D-Link devices a spicy kick in the circuits. It’s like these botnets have a never-ending buffet of vulnerabilities to feast on!
Key Points:
- FortiGuard Labs reported an increase in activity from the “FICORA” and “CAPSAICIN” botnets, targeting D-Link devices.
- These botnets exploit vulnerabilities like CVE-2015-2051, CVE-2019-10891, CVE-2022-37056, and CVE-2024-33112.
- “FICORA” is a Mirai variant with DDoS capabilities using UDP, TCP, and DNS protocols.
- “CAPSAICIN” is a Kaiten variant targeting East Asian countries, with links to the Keksec group.
- Both botnets emphasize the importance of regular device updates and monitoring.
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