brute-force attacks

ShellBot Uses Hex IPs to Evade Detection in Attacks on Linux SSH Servers

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October 12, 2023 at 09:57AM The ShellBot threat actors are using hexadecimal IP addresses to attack Linux SSH servers and deploy DDoS malware. The malware, also known as PerlBot, breaches servers with weak SSH credentials and then stages DDoS attacks and delivers cryptocurrency miners. The use of hexadecimal IP addresses is an attempt to avoid … Read more

Mirai DDoS malware variant expands targets with 13 router exploits

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October 10, 2023 at 04:36PM The Mirai-based DDoS malware botnet known as IZ1H9 has expanded its targets to include Linux-based routers and routers from brands like D-Link, Zyxel, TP-Link, and TOTOLINK. Fortinet researchers have observed high exploitation rates in September, with tens of thousands of attempts on vulnerable devices. IZ1H9 compromises devices, enlists them in … Read more