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Cyberattacks Surge Across Middle East Infrastructure Providers
The Middle East's infrastructure providers are under siege, with a staggering 1,350 command-and-control servers detected across 98 providers in just three months - and a single carrier, Saudi Telecom Company, accounting for a whopping 72% of the malicious traffic.
Mirai-Based xlabs_v1 Botnet Exploits ADB for IoT Hijacking
Meet xlabs_v1, a powerful botnet derived from Mirai that's hijacking IoT devices by exploiting exposed Android Debug Bridge (ADB) services on TCP port 5555. This sneaky malware infects devices like Android TV boxes and smart TVs, and can even measure a device's bandwidth to sell it on the black market.
Mirai Variant Exploits Flaw in TBK DVRs for Botnet Expansion
Security researchers have uncovered a sneaky tactic where hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in outdated devices like TBK digital video recorders and TP-Link Wi-Fi routers to spread Mirai-variant malware and grow their botnets. This latest threat highlights the risks of leaving old tech unpatched and unprotected.
Automated Botnet Attacks Exclusive: Critical PHP, IoT Surge
Think of the internet as a house with unlocked doors—automated botnets are testing every handle, exploiting PHP flaws, IoT devices, and cloud misconfigurations to swell their ranks. If you run servers or smart devices, patch, change defaults, and lock things down now.
distributed denial-of-service: Stunning RapperBot Victory
Imagine a single rented botnet wreaking havoc with roughly 370,000 DDoS attacks—this summer’s RapperBot takedown shows how powerful public‑private teamwork can be, but also why insecure IoT devices keep making these threats inevitable.
Wazuh Vulnerability Fuels Mirai Botnet Expansion
Wazuh vulnerability exploited fuels Mirai botnet expansion, driving a surge in IoT attacks and escalating global cybersecurity challenges.
Mirai Botnet Variant Exploits DVR Flaw to Build Swarm
Mirai Botnet variant exploits a critical DVR flaw to build a massive swarm, raising cybersecurity alarms and urging prompt defensive measures.
Mirai Botnets Exploit Flaw in Unpatched Wazuh Servers
Mirai botnets exploited a critical flaw in unpatched Wazuh servers, highlighting severe security gaps and urging immediate updates to safeguard systems.
Dual Botnet Assault: Exploiting a Waz
Explore how a dual botnet assault exploited a Waz vulnerability, unleashing twin malware networks that breach defenses and wreak havoc on targeted systems.
Malicious Code Discovered in Popular NPM Packages with 1 Million Weekly Downloads
Malicious code found in popular NPM packages (1M+ weekly downloads). Secure your dependencies now to prevent potential security risks.
Mirai Botnet Exploits Command Injection Vulnerability to Target TBK DVR Systems
Mirai Botnet uses a command injection flaw to target TBK DVR systems, exposing critical vulnerabilities and posing serious cybersecurity threats.
Samsung Secures Against Mirai Botnet Threat with CVE-2025-4632
Samsung thwarts Mirai botnet threat with CVE-2025-4632 fix, bolstering device security against emerging cyber risks.
Samsung MagicINFO and GeoVision IoT Vulnerabilities Pave the Way for a Mirai Botnet Attack
Samsung MagicINFO and GeoVision IoT vulnerabilities open doors for Mirai botnet attacks, highlighting critical security gaps in connected devices.
Are IoT Devices the New Attack Vector for Ransomware Groups?
IoT devices are emerging as new attack vectors for ransomware groups, exposing vulnerabilities that redefine the cybersecurity landscape.