Massive Botnet Deploys 2.8M IPs in Global VPN Infrastructure Attack
A massive cyber attack campaign utilizing 2.8 million compromised IP addresses is targeting major VPN and security devices worldwide through automated brute force attempts. The attack, largely originating from US-based IPs, employs a botnet of hijacked consumer routers to route malicious traffic through organizational networks.
New Aquabot Botnet Exploits Critical Mitel Phone Vulnerability for DDoS Attacks
A new Mirai botnet variant called Aquabot is targeting Mitel SIP phones through a command injection vulnerability to build a DDoS attack network. The malware introduces novel reporting capabilities and is being marketed as a DDoS-for-hire service on Telegram despite its malicious intent.
Critical Zero-Day Router Botnet 'Gayfemboy' Launches Global DDoS Attacks
A dangerous new botnet dubbed 'Gayfemboy' is actively exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in industrial routers worldwide, creating a massive DDoS attack network. With over 15,000 daily infected nodes targeting victims across multiple countries, experts urge organizations to implement critical security measures.
Massive Socks5Systemz Botnet Fuels Illegal Global Proxy Service Network
BitSight uncovers a sprawling botnet operation that has compromised over 85,000 devices to power an illicit proxy service called PROXY.AM. The network, active since 2013, allows cybercriminals to rent infected machines as proxy servers for monthly fees up to $700.