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Hackers Exploit cPanel CVE-2026-41940 Auth Bypass to Deploy Mirai Malware

Cybersecurity NewsSeptember 21, 20264 min read

Hackers are exploiting a critical cPanel and WHM flaw to place Mirai malware on exposed servers, extending a botnet threat normally associated with connected devices. The activity produced a sharp rise in suspicious Telnet traffic and exposed a wider Internet security problem. Its use directly against servers creates concern for organizations that may not associate […] The post Hackers Exploit cPanel CVE-2026-41940 Auth Bypass to Deploy Mirai Malware appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Hackers are exploiting a critical cPanel and WHM flaw to place Mirai malware on exposed servers, extending a botnet threat normally associated with connected devices. The activity produced a sharp rise in suspicious Telnet traffic and exposed a wider Internet security problem. Its use directly against servers creates concern for organizations that may not associate conventional hosting infrastructure with Mirai-driven botnet operations. The issue, CVE-2026-41940, lets an unauthenticated attacker…

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