#PumpkinEclipse

Mysterious Cyber Attack Took Down 600,000+ Routers in the U.S.

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May 31, 2024 at 02:07PM Between October 25-27, 2023, a cyber attack dubbed Pumpkin Eclipse bricked over 600,000 SOHO routers from a U.S. ISP, impacting access to the internet. Months later, analysis revealed the Chalubo RAT’s involvement. The attack targeted a single ASN, utilizing Lua functionality and exploiting weak credentials, raising questions about its purpose … Read more

Malware botnet bricked 600,000 routers in mysterious 2023 event

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May 30, 2024 at 02:57PM The ‘Pumpkin Eclipse’ botnet attack in October 2023 targeted a specific ISP in the Midwest, resulting in the destruction of 600,000 SOHO routers, disrupting internet access for customers. The attackers used a destructive botnet named Chalubo and its unique aspects suggest a deliberate, unattributed cyber attack. The incident caused significant … Read more