ShadowV2 Strikes: Botnet Puts IoT Devices in the Hot Seat!
ShadowV2, a new Mirai-based botnet, targeted IoT devices from D-Link and TP-Link during the October AWS outage. Though not connected, it seemed like a test run for this sneaky malware. With a global impact, ShadowV2 exploits eight known vulnerabilities, proving once again that not updating your firmware is like leaving your front door wide open!
Hot Take:
**_Looks like the botnet world just got a new kid on the block, and it’s already out here flexing its muscles. ShadowV2 decided to crash the party during an AWS outage, and while it didn’t RSVP, it sure made its presence known. Note to self: make sure your IoT devices aren’t part of its fan club. It’s like a Mirai prodigy with a knack for causing global chaos from the comfort of home._**
Key Points:
– ShadowV2 is a new Mirai-based botnet malware targeting IoT devices with known vulnerabilities.
– It was observed during an AWS outage, suggesting a possible test run.
– ShadowV2 exploits at least eight vulnerabilities in products from D-Link, TP-Link, and others.
– It supports DDoS attacks on UDP, TCP, and HTTP protocols.
– ShadowV2 has a global impact, targeting multiple sectors across different continents.