Malware botnet bricked 600,000 routers in mysterious 2023 event

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