Cloud Security MySQL Servers, Docker Hosts Infected With DDoS Malware Researchers warn attackers are targeting MySQL servers and Docker hosts to plant malware capable of launching distributed DDoS attacks. Ionut ArghireNovember 14, 2023
Malware & Threats Mozi Botnet Likely Killed by Its Creators The recent shutdown of the Mozi botnet is believed to have been carried out by its creators, possibly forced by Chinese authorities. Eduard KovacsNovember 1, 2023
Malware & Threats Mirai Variant IZ1H9 Adds 13 Exploits to Arsenal A Mirai botnet variant tracked as IZ1H9 has updated its arsenal with 13 exploits targeting various routers, IP cameras, and other IoT devices. Ionut ArghireOctober 10, 2023
Fraud & Identity Theft Qakbot Botnet Disrupted in Operation ‘Duck Hunt’ U.S. law enforcement announce the disruption of the notorious Qakbot cybercrime operation and the release of an auto-disinfection tool to 700,000 infected machines. Ryan NaraineAugust 29, 2023
Malware & Threats Multiple DDoS Botnets Exploiting Recent Zyxel Vulnerability Multiple DDoS botnets have been observed targeting CVE-2023-28771, a Zyxel firewall vulnerability patched in April. Ionut ArghireJuly 20, 2023
Malware & Threats New ‘GoBruteforcer’ Botnet Targets Web Servers The recently identified Golang-based GoBruteforcer botnet is targeting web servers running FTP, MySQL, phpMyAdmin, and Postgres services. Ionut ArghireMarch 13, 2023