Record-Breaking 5.6 Tbps DDoS Attack Exposes Growing IoT Botnet Threat
A variant of the Mirai botnet orchestrated history's largest DDoS attack at 5.6 Tbps, utilizing over 13,000 compromised IoT devices. The incident highlights an alarming 53% increase in DDoS attacks through 2024, with botnets responsible for nearly three-quarters of HTTP-based attacks.
Murdoc Botnet: New Mirai Variant Compromises Over 1,300 IoT Devices Globally
A dangerous new variant of Mirai malware called Murdoc Botnet is actively targeting Avtech cameras and Huawei routers worldwide through critical vulnerabilities. The campaign has already infected over 1,300 devices across Southeast Asia and Mexico, with researchers identifying hundreds of malicious servers distributing the threat.
D-Link Devices Under Attack: Dangerous FICORA and Kaiten Botnets Exploit Legacy Vulnerabilities
Security researchers have identified increased activity from two dangerous botnets targeting D-Link devices through unpatched HNAP vulnerabilities. The FICORA and CAPSAICIN variants leverage decade-old security flaws to launch DDoS attacks and establish malware control networks.
Mirai Botnet Targets Juniper Networks Routers in New DDoS Campaign
A new wave of Mirai botnet attacks is targeting Juniper Networks' Session Smart Router devices by exploiting default passwords. The compromised systems are being used to launch DDoS attacks, prompting Juniper Networks to issue urgent security recommendations for SSR users.