Mirai Returns: The Rolling Stones of Malware Exploits New Vulnerability
Mirai, the persistent botnet, returns exploiting a new vulnerability, CVE-2023-1389, in EC2 web honeypots. Amid geopolitical tensions, the unpatched devices raise concerns about possible DDoS attacks.
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Oh, the joy of waking up to news about yet another internet vulnerability being exploited! CVE-2023-1389, a flaw in EC2 web honeypots, has been the latest playground for the naughty kids in the cyber world. And guess who's back with a vengeance? Our old pal, Mirai! The botnet that just refuses to retire. It's like the Rolling Stones of malware. The worry here is that many of these compromised devices are not likely to get patched, because let's face it, reading mitigation advice is about as exciting as watching paint dry. And all this, with the backdrop of geopolitical tensions, makes for a perfect storm of cyber mischief.Already a member? Log in here