IoT’s Newest Nightmare: P2Pinfect Malware on the Loose
The new variant of P2Pinfect malware targets MIPS-based IoT devices. It bruteforces SSH access and connects infected hosts in a P2P topology. The focus on IoT devices indicates a strategic shift by the malware developers, who use advanced evasion techniques and aim to sustain control over infected devices.
Hot Take:
Oh, the times they are a-changin'! P2Pinfect malware, once a mere pest to Redis servers, has decided to aim higher and wider. With a new variant that targets MIPS-based IoT devices, it's like your neighborhood bully just learnt martial arts and is now running amok in a china shop. The malware developers have clearly been doing their homework, leveling up their game to mess with our routers and other IoT devices. The audacity of these cyber ne'er-do-wells!Already a member? Log in here