Mirai Strikes Again: TVT NVMS9000 DVRs Under Siege in Global Botnet Blitz!
TVT NVMS9000 DVRs are under siege by a Mirai-based malware, exploiting an info disclosure flaw to hijack devices for botnets. The attacks peaked on April 3, 2025, with 2,500 IPs scanning for targets. If your DVR’s acting like it’s possessed, it might just be botnet auditions. Update firmware or disconnect immediately!
Hot Take:
TVT’s DVRs are being targeted so fiercely, it’s like they just dropped the latest Taylor Swift album! These hackers are on a mission to prove that even digital video recorders have secrets worth spilling. Seriously, if only these DVRs could record themselves being hacked, it might make the perfect plot twist for a cyber-thriller series. Tune in next week to see if these devices can escape the clutches of the Mirai-botnet boys!
Key Points:
- Over 2,500 unique IPs were detected targeting TVT NVMS9000 DVRs on April 3, 2025.
- The attacks exploit an information disclosure vulnerability disclosed in May 2024.
- Success in exploitation allows attackers to bypass authentication and execute commands.
- The activity is linked to a Mirai-based malware aiming to expand its botnet.
- Most attacks originate from Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, targeting devices in the U.S., U.K., and Germany.
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