IoT’s botnet problem is up 500% – three things admins must do now
Botnet activity on connected devices is up 500% thanks to default passwords, outdated software, and inadequate security ...
What is a botnet?
Botnets are a prevailing threat in the cybersecurity world – but what exactly are they, and how do they work? Here's what you need to know.
Suspected botnet targets edge devices using brute force attacks
Researchers warn of a surge in attempted logins targeting devices from SonicWall, Palo Alto Networks and others.
New Aquabotv3 botnet malware targets Mitel command injection flaw
A new variant of the Mirai-based botnet malware Aquabot has been observed actively exploiting CVE-2024-41710, a command ...
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New Aquabot Botnet Exploits CVE-2024-41710 in Mitel Phones for DDoS Attacks
Aquabot botnet exploits CVE-2024-41710 in Mitel phones, using a public PoC to deploy DDoS malware since January 2025.
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What is a botnet?
Botnets often make the cybersecurity headlines – but they’re far from the Skynet nightmare that you’d assume at first glance. Botnets aren’t some sort of sci-fi AI hivemind, admittedly ...
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Why is my Mitel phone DDoSing strangers? Oh, it was roped into a new Mirai botnet
Aquabot, which is based on the Mirai framework, allows miscreants to remotely control infected equipment, and is built for ...
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New Mirai botnet fires off DDoS attacks via compromised Mitel phones, notifies command & control when detected
Aquabotv3 is actively exploiting a known vulnerability in Mitel devices to include them in its botnet, according to Akamai's ...
Here’s why your smart fridge needs an expiration date
While smartphone and PC manufacturers are fairly good at alerting customers when their devices have reached their end of life ...