Mirai Strikes Again: Edimax IP Cameras Turned Into Zombie Army!
Mirai-based botnets exploit CVE-2025-1316 in Edimax IP cameras, turning them into unwilling accomplices. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability lets attackers execute remote commands on these end-of-life devices. Report any suspicious activity to CISA as these cameras face a zero-day dilemma of unsanitized requests and unexpected mischief.
Hot Take:
Once again, the internet of things proves that it’s not just a trend, it’s a hacker’s paradise! Those Edimax IP cameras that were supposed to watch out for intruders are now rolling out the red carpet for them. But hey, it’s not all bad – at least now your camera can double as a botnet DJ, spinning tracks like “Oops, I Did It Again” for unsuspecting victims.
Key Points:
- Mirai-based botnets are exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Edimax IC-7100 IP cameras.
- The CVE-2025-1316 flaw has a whopping CVSS score of 9.8, indicating its severity.
- Hackers can achieve remote code execution through specially crafted requests.
- The affected cameras are end-of-life, so a fix isn’t coming anytime soon.
- Cybersecurity experts observed active exploitation in the wild, calling for vigilance.
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