The 2-million-device-strong botnet allows monetization through DDoS attacks, app installs, and the selling of proxy bandwidth.
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RondoDox Botnet Exploiting React2Shell Vulnerability
In December, the botnet’s operators focused on weaponizing the flaw to compromise vulnerable Next.js servers.
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‘Kimwolf’ Android Botnet Ensnares 1.8 Million Devices
Linked to the Aisuru IoT botnet, Kimwolf was seen launching over 1.7 billion DDoS attack commands and increasing its C&C domain’s popularity.
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New ‘Broadside’ Botnet Poses Risk to Shipping Companies
The botnet attempts to steal credentials from infected TBK DVR devices, in addition to abusing them to launch DDoS attacks.
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1,000+ Servers Hit in Law Enforcement Takedown of Rhadamanthys, VenomRAT, Elysium
An individual believed to have been involved in the operation of VenomRAT was arrested recently in Greece.
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TurboMirai-Class ‘Aisuru’ Botnet Blamed for 20+ Tbps DDoS Attacks
A new class of Mirai-based DDoS botnets have been launching massive attacks, but their inability to spoof traffic enables device remediation.
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RondoDox Botnet Takes ‘Exploit Shotgun’ Approach
The botnet packs over 50 exploits targeting unpatched routers, DVRs, NVRs, CCTV systems, servers, and other network devices.
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Record-Breaking DDoS Attack Peaks at 22 Tbps and 10 Bpps
The attack was aimed at a European network infrastructure company and it has been linked to the Aisuru botnet.
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ShadowV2 DDoS Service Lets Customers Self-Manage Attacks
The botnet’s operators provide customers with access to an infected network of Docker containers so they can conduct DDoS attacks.
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Exposed Docker APIs Likely Exploited to Build Botnet
Hackers mount the host’s file system into fresh containers, fetch malicious scripts over the Tor network, and block access to the Docker API.
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