Mirai DDoS malware variant expands targets with 13 router exploits

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

October 10, 2023 at 11:54AM – Mirai Variant IZ1H9 Adds 13 Exploits to Arsenal

October 10, 2023 at 11:54AM A variant of the Mirai botnet, known as IZ1H9, has updated its tools with 13 new exploits targeting vulnerabilities in IoT devices from various manufacturers, including D-Link, TP-Link, Zyxel, and others. This variant is highly active in exploiting these vulnerabilities for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Fortinet observed thousands of attack … Read more