Mirai Mayhem: Murdoc_Botnet Wreaks Havoc on AVTECH and Huawei Devices
Murdoc_Botnet, a new Mirai variant, is on a global tour, targeting vulnerable AVTECH and Huawei devices. The malware campaign, discovered by the Qualys Threat Research team, is spreading like gossip at a family reunion. Keep your systems updated, or you might just find yourself hosting an uninvited botnet party!
Hot Take:
Who needs a summer blockbuster when you have Murdoc_Botnet, the malware sequel no one asked for, but everyone is talking about! Featuring AVTECH and Huawei devices as the unwilling stars, this Mirai spinoff is targeting vulnerable systems faster than you can say “cyberattack.” Get your popcorn ready, folks, because this thriller is playing on a network near you!
Key Points:
- Murdoc_Botnet is a new variant of the infamous Mirai botnet.
- Targets vulnerable AVTECH cameras and Huawei HG532 routers.
- Utilizes ELF and shell script execution via known exploits.
- Over 1300 active IPs and 100+ distinct servers identified.
- Countries most affected: Malaysia, Thailand, Mexico, and Indonesia.
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