Juniper Networks has received reports indicating that the Mirai botnet malware is exploiting default passwords in their Session Smart Router products, causing widespread DDoS attacks from compromised networks.
Organizations are urged to change default passwords to strong, unique ones to mitigate the risk of Mirai malware attacks, which exploit known vulnerabilities and poor security practices.
Indicators of Mirai attacks include unusual port scanning, frequent SSH login attempts, and unexpected outbound traffic, suggesting preemptive monitoring is essential for network security.
Infected systems should be reimaged to eliminate malware threats completely, as identifying the exact changes made by the attacker is not feasible after infection.
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