When Botnets Get Quirky: The Gayfemboy Malware Strikes Back!
The Mirai-based Gayfemboy botnet is back, flexing its muscles and evolving to target systems globally. Fortinet researchers have detailed this latest threat, which exploits vulnerabilities in devices from Cisco to TP-Link. With over 15,000 daily nodes, Gayfemboy isn’t just a cyber threat—it’s the malware version of a comeback tour!
Hot Take:
Just when you thought your smart toaster was safe, the Gayfemboy botnet is back with a vengeance, proving once again that in the world of IoT, even your fridge can have a midlife crisis and decide to join a botnet.
Key Points:
- Gayfemboy botnet, an evolved Mirai variant, resurfaces targeting IoT devices globally.
- Exploits a mix of N-day and 0-day vulnerabilities in well-known brands like Cisco and TP-Link.
- Employs enhanced evasion tactics including custom file naming and obfuscated binaries.
- Targets multiple sectors worldwide, with a penchant for nuisance-level DDoS attacks.
- FortiGuard Labs urges for proactive defense strategies against this sophisticated malware.
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