A sophisticated Internet-of-Things (IoT) botnet, active since late 2024, has launched distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting organizations globally, including multiple Japanese corporations. Variants of malware, such as Mirai and Bashlite, form the backbone of this botnet, which exploits vulnerabilities in IoT devices like routers and IP cameras. The malware lifecycle involves several infection stages and … Continue reading New IoT Botnet Launching large-scale DDoS attacks Hijacking IoT Devices