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New KATARU IoT Malware Packs Linux Privilege Escalation Exploits and Mirai-Style DDoS Attacks
KATARU is a newly observed IoT malware strain that can turn poorly secured devices into DDoS attack nodes. The sample was captured after an attacker used repeated Telnet password guesses against a honeypot, then downloaded an ARM payload. It shows how old entry points still give attackers a foothold. The malware resembles the Mirai botnet […] The post New KATARU IoT Malware Packs Linux Privilege Escalation Exploits and Mirai-Style DDoS Attacks appeared first on Cyber Security News.
KATARU is a newly observed IoT malware strain that can turn poorly secured devices into DDoS attack nodes. The sample was captured after an attacker used repeated Telnet password guesses against a honeypot, then downloaded an ARM payload. It shows how old entry points still give attackers a foothold. The malware resembles the Mirai botnet family in its ability to flood targets with traffic, but carries wider tools. It can attempt to gain…
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