Tag: botnet

A new DDoS malware strain named cShell is targeting poorly managed Linux servers through SSH services. The threat actor uses brute force attacks to gain initial access, then installs the cShell bot developed in Go language. cShell exploits Linux tools 'screen' and 'hping3' to perform various DDoS a…

The BADBOX botnet, previously thought to be contained, has resurfaced with increased scope and sophistication. Recent findings reveal over 192,000 infected devices, including high-end Yandex 4K QLED Smart TVs and Hisense smartphones, expanding beyond the initially targeted off-brand Android devices…

A malicious botnet called Socks5Systemz is operating a proxy service named PROXY.AM, utilizing over 85,000 compromised devices. The botnet, active since 2013, aims to turn infected systems into proxy exit nodes for cybercriminals seeking to obscure their attack sources. Initially boasting around 25…

An analysis of honeypot activity reveals a pattern of repeated curl commands targeting various websites, primarily originating from a single IP address. The commands, executed on multiple honeypots, focus on cryptocurrency-related sites, bot construction platforms, and communication services. The a…

The Socks5Systemz botnet, active since 2013, has been operating under the radar by integrating with other malware as a SOCK5 proxy module. Recently, it has grown to 250,000 compromised systems globally. The botnet powers PROXY.AM, a service providing proxy exit nodes for criminal activities. Origin…

Trend Micro researchers have identified threat actors exploiting misconfigured Docker servers to spread Gafgyt malware, traditionally known for targeting IoT devices. This shift in behavior involves attackers creating Docker containers based on legitimate 'alpine' images to deploy the malware. The …

A new widespread Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) campaign orchestrated by a threat actor named Matrix has been uncovered. The operation combines public scripts, brute-force attacks, and exploitation of weak credentials to create a botnet capable of global disruption. Matrix targets vulnerabili…

The ngioweb botnet serves as the foundation for the NSOCKS criminal proxy service, maintaining over 35,000 bots daily across 180 countries. The botnet primarily targets SOHO routers and IoT devices, with two-thirds of proxies based in the U.S. NSOCKS utilizes over 180 'backconnect' C2 nodes to obsc…

Water Barghest, a cybercriminal group, has developed a highly automated system for exploiting and monetizing IoT devices. Their botnet, comprising over 20,000 devices as of October 2024, uses automated scripts to identify and compromise vulnerable IoT devices from public internet scan databases. On…

The Androxgh0st botnet, active since January 2024, has evolved to incorporate Mozi botnet payloads, expanding its attack surface from web servers to IoT devices. It exploits vulnerabilities in various platforms, including Cisco ASA, Atlassian JIRA, and PHP frameworks, utilizing remote code executio…

The AndroxGh0st malware has expanded its capabilities by incorporating the Mozi botnet to target IoT devices and cloud services. This Python-based tool, known for attacking Laravel applications, now exploits a wider range of vulnerabilities in internet-facing applications. The malware uses remote c…

German law enforcement authorities have successfully disrupted dstat[.]cc, a criminal service facilitating distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The platform provided recommendations and evaluations of stresser services, making DDoS attacks accessible to users without advanced technical ski…

This analysis examines the Prometei botnet's infiltration of a customer's system through a targeted brute force attack. Leveraging Trend Vision One, the investigation traced the botnet's detailed installation routine and stealthy tactics. Prometei, a modular malware family used for cryptocurrency m…

This report examines an infrastructure used to control compromised edge devices transformed into Operational Relay Boxes for launching cyber attacks. The infrastructure, consisting of 63 identified servers, uses GobRAT and Bulbature malware to compromise devices and create a botnet. Features includ…

PRC-linked cyber actors have compromised thousands of Internet-connected devices to create a botnet for malicious activities. Integrity Technology Group, a PRC-based company with government links, has controlled a botnet of over 260,000 devices since mid-2021. The botnet uses Mirai-based malware to…

This analysis uncovers a significant infection chain targeting Windows and Linux systems through Oracle WebLogic vulnerabilities. The attackers, likely the 8220 Gang, exploit CVE-2017-10271 and CVE-2020-14883 to deploy malware including K4Spreader, Tsunami backdoor, and cryptominers. The infection …

A large, multi-tiered botnet called Raptor Train, likely operated by Chinese threat actors Flax Typhoon, has been discovered. Consisting of over 60,000 compromised SOHO and IoT devices at its peak, it's one of the largest Chinese state-sponsored IoT botnets to date. The botnet uses a sophisticated …

This analysis uncovers the expansion of a significant botnet operation, dubbed Quad7 or 7777 botnet, characterized by its unique use of TCP port 7777 on compromised routers, primarily TP-Link and Hikvision devices. The research reveals a potential second tranche of bots, the 63256 botnet, comprised…

TrendMicro highlights the dangers of internet-facing routers and elaborates on Pawn Storm's exploitation of EdgeRouters, complementing the FBI's advisory from February 27, 2024. Cybercriminals and nation-state actors share an interest in compromised routers used as an anonymization layer, with cybe…

Sekoia.io investigated the mysterious 7777 botnet (aka Quad7 botnet), which compromised TP-Link routers to relay password spraying attacks against Microsoft 365 accounts. The investigation involved intercepting network communications and malware deployed on a compromised router in France. The findi…

This report discusses the AndroxGh0st malware, a Python-scripted threat targeting Laravel web applications to steal sensitive data like credentials and abuse other functionality. It exploits vulnerabilities like CVE-2017-9841, CVE-2018-15133, and CVE-2021-41773. The malware scans for exposed .env f…

An analysis of a newly discovered botnet named Zergeca, implemented in Go language, with capabilities for DDoS attacks, proxying, scanning, self-upgrading, persistence, file transfer, reverse shell, and collecting sensitive device information. The report delves into the botnet's unique features, in…

QIanxin describes the discovery and analysis of k4spreader, a new malware installer and spreader tool developed by the 8220 mining gang. k4spreader is written in cgo and implements system persistence, self-updating, and releasing other malware like the Tsunami botnet and PwnRig miner. The tool is s…

The report provides an in-depth analysis of the notorious Botnet 911 S5, revealing its origins, operations, and digital remnants. It traces the botnet's evolution, from its inception in 2014 to its eventual demise in 2024, after a joint law enforcement operation. The botnet leveraged free VPN softw…

This report discusses a botnet that has been active since 2019, distributing various malware such as NiceRAT, Nitol, and NanoCore. The botnet is spread through disguised cracked programs, shared on domestic file-sharing sites and blogs, posing as genuine software activators or game server tools. On…

This report discusses a case where a CoinMiner threat actor's proxy server, used to access an infected botnet, became the target of a ransomware threat actor's Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) scan attack. The ransomware threat actor successfully breached the proxy server and distributed ransomware to…

In late April 2024, Proofpoint observed high-volume email campaigns facilitated by the Phorpiex botnet, distributing millions of messages with attachments leading to LockBit Black ransomware infections. The messages appeared to originate from 'Jenny Green' and contained ZIP attachments with executa…

Juniper Threat Labs has observed attempts to exploit Ivanti Pulse Secure authentication bypass and remote code execution vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-46805 and CVE-2024-21887), leading to the delivery of Mirai botnet payloads. This analysis explores the vulnerabilities, exploitation methods, observed …

In April 2024, FortiGuard Labs observed a new botnet exploiting a nearly decade-old D-Link vulnerability to take control of devices and incorporate them into a botnet used to launch attacks. The malware, named Goldoon, establishes persistence and connects to a C2 server to receive commands, includi…