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Cluttered network closet with tangled cables and a single computer on a shelf.

Mirai-Based Botnet Evooo1Bot Exploits Vulnerabilities, Turns Devices Into Proxies

Meet Evooo1Bot, a newly identified Mirai-derived Linux botnet that's turning devices into proxies by exploiting vulnerabilities, and has been actively targeting internet-facing devices since July 2026. Its operators have been using a single loader URL to launch attacks, allowing researchers to track and identify the malware.

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Dark surveillance room with glitchy screens, dusty equipment, and a cracked DVR device with exposed wires.

Mirai Botnet Exploits DVR Flaw in TBK Devices

A Mirai-based malware campaign, known as Nexcorium, is actively exploiting a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-3721) in TBK DVR devices, posing immediate risks to device owners and network defenders. This alarming development raises crucial questions about operational security and cyber risk management.

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