New Malware Variant Targets IoT Devices – Go Health Pro

New Malware Variant Targets IoT Devices – Go Health Pro

A new variant of the InterPlanetary Storm malware is targeting IoT devices, such as TVs that run on Android operating systems, and Linux-based machines, such as routers with ill-configured SSH service, according to Barracuda Networks researchers. The new variant gains access to machines by running a dictionary attack against SSH servers, similar to FritzFrog, another … Read more

Akamai warns of active attacks from new Mirai variant – Go Health Pro

Akamai warns of active attacks from new Mirai variant – Go Health Pro

A new Mirai-based botnet is causing internet backbone provider Akamai to sound the alarm. Known as Aquabotv3, the malware exploits a vulnerability in a series of Mitel internet-connected phones. The aim of the threat actors, according to Akamai researchers Larry Cashdollar and Kyle Lefton, is to create a platform for denial-of-service attacks. “Aquabot is a … Read more

Mirai Variant Murdoc_Botnet Exploits AVTECH IP Cameras and Huawei Routers – Go Health Pro

Mirai Variant Murdoc_Botnet Exploits AVTECH IP Cameras and Huawei Routers – Go Health Pro

Jan 21, 2025Ravie LakshmananBotnet / Vulnerability Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a new large-scale campaign that exploits security flaws in AVTECH IP cameras and Huawei HG532 routers to rope the devices into a Mirai botnet variant dubbed Murdoc_Botnet. The ongoing activity “demonstrates enhanced capabilities, exploiting vulnerabilities to compromise devices and establish expansive botnet networks,” Qualys … Read more

A New C++ Variant of BellaCiao Malware – Go Health Pro

A New C++ Variant of BellaCiao Malware – Go Health Pro

Dec 25, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Attack / Malware The Iranian nation-state hacking group known as Charming Kitten has been observed deploying a C++ variant of a known malware called BellaCiao. Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky, which dubbed the new version BellaCPP, said it discovered the artifact as part of a “recent” investigation into a compromised machine in … Read more

Russian RomCom Attacks Target Ukrainian Government with New SingleCamper RAT Variant – Go Health Pro

Russian RomCom Attacks Target Ukrainian Government with New SingleCamper RAT Variant – Go Health Pro

Oct 17, 2024Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Malware The Russian threat actor known as RomCom has been linked to a new wave of cyber attacks aimed at Ukrainian government agencies and unknown Polish entities since at least late 2023. The intrusions are characterized by the use of a variant of the RomCom RAT dubbed SingleCamper (aka … Read more

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