DDoSInfo

2018

7 Feb 2018

DDoS Vendors, Security Websies

Android devices roped into new Monero-mining botnet

A new Monero-mining bot sprang up a few days ago and, in just a few days, has created a botnet consisting of over 7,000 Android devices, most of…
6 Feb 2018

DDoS Vendors

Cisco issues new, complete fixes for critical flaw in enterprise security appliances

Cisco researchers have identified additional attack vectors and features that are affected by the “perfect 10” remote code execution and denial of service vulnerability they attempted to patch…
31 Jan 2018

DDoS Criminals

Widespread API use heightens cybersecurity risks

A new Imperva survey showed a heightened concern for cybersecurity risk related to API use. Specifically, 63 percent of respondents are most worried about DDoS threats, bot attacks,…
24 Jan 2018

DDoS Criminals, DDoS News

Fresh botnet recruiting routers with weak credentials

With a special HNAP exploit just for D-Link kit Security researchers believe the author of the Satori botnet is at it again, this time attacking routers to craft…
19 Jan 2018

DDoS Criminals, DDoS Vendors, Security Websies

What has the Necurs botnet been up to?

The Necurs botnet has been slowly growing since late 2012 and still tops the list of largest spam botnets in the world. Since then, the botnet has occasionally…
18 Jan 2018

DDoS Criminals, DDoS News, Security Websies

Sad-sack Anon calling himself ‘Mr Cunnilingus’ online is busted for DDoSing ex-bosses

Electronics tutor’s taunts come back to haunt him An electronics technician pleaded guilty on Wednesday to orchestrating distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on a former employer and…
17 Jan 2018

Security Websies

Satori variant hacks into mining rigs, steals ETH by replacing wallet address

Qihoo 360 Netlab researchers warn about a new variant of the Satori malware that apparently goes after ether (ETH) mining rigs. The malware The malware, dubbed Satori.Coin.Robber, started…
16 Jan 2018

DDoS Vendors, Security Websies

New Mirai botnet species ‘Okiru’ hunts for ARC-based kit

Researchers: Code designed to hit Linux devices A new variant of the notorious Mirai malware is exploiting kit with ARC processors.…
12 Jan 2018

DDoS News, Security Websies

IoT malware targeting zero-day vulnerabilities

Once it became evident that IoT devices can be relatively easily enslaved in botnets and that even their limited power can be used for a variety of nefarious…
5 Jan 2018

DDoS Vendors

PyCryptoMiner ropes Linux machines into Monero-mining botnet

A Linux-based botnet that has been flying under the radar has earned its master at least 158 Monero (currently valued around $63,000). The malware The botnet is based…