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FBI warns Russian hackers use 'compromised' routers to launch attacks

Russian state-backed hackers using compromised routers to access computers
FBI issues precautions regarding Ubiquiti EdgeRouters for security measures

FBI joint operation takes down massive Chinese botnet, Wray says

The FBI dismantled a Chinese state-sponsored botnet that threatened critical infrastructure and stole data, showcasing collaborative cybersecurity operations.

AndroxGh0st Malware Integrates Mozi Botnet to Target IoT and Cloud Services

AndroxGh0st malware is expanding its exploitation of security flaws in various applications, raising significant concerns for critical infrastructure.

NCSC identifies China-linked botnets targeting thousands of devices worldwide

Organizations and individuals must urgently protect against a China-backed botnet exploiting vulnerabilities in internet-connected devices.
Keeping devices updated and secure is crucial to prevent being compromised by extensive global botnet threats.

Thousands of hacked TP-Link routers used in years-long account takeover attacks

Chinese government-affiliated hackers are using Botnet-7777 to perform covert password spray attacks on Microsoft Azure users, leveraging thousands of compromised devices.

FBI disrupts 260,000-strong botnet targeting universities and government agencies in US

The FBI disrupted a large botnet operated by a Chinese group targeting various US organizations.

FBI warns Russian hackers use 'compromised' routers to launch attacks

Russian state-backed hackers using compromised routers to access computers
FBI issues precautions regarding Ubiquiti EdgeRouters for security measures

FBI joint operation takes down massive Chinese botnet, Wray says

The FBI dismantled a Chinese state-sponsored botnet that threatened critical infrastructure and stole data, showcasing collaborative cybersecurity operations.

AndroxGh0st Malware Integrates Mozi Botnet to Target IoT and Cloud Services

AndroxGh0st malware is expanding its exploitation of security flaws in various applications, raising significant concerns for critical infrastructure.

NCSC identifies China-linked botnets targeting thousands of devices worldwide

Organizations and individuals must urgently protect against a China-backed botnet exploiting vulnerabilities in internet-connected devices.
Keeping devices updated and secure is crucial to prevent being compromised by extensive global botnet threats.

Thousands of hacked TP-Link routers used in years-long account takeover attacks

Chinese government-affiliated hackers are using Botnet-7777 to perform covert password spray attacks on Microsoft Azure users, leveraging thousands of compromised devices.

FBI disrupts 260,000-strong botnet targeting universities and government agencies in US

The FBI disrupted a large botnet operated by a Chinese group targeting various US organizations.
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#cybercrime

Socks5Systemz Botnet Powers Illegal Proxy Service with 85,000+ Hacked Devices

A botnet called Socks5Systemz powers the illicit proxy service PROXY.AM, enabling cybercriminals to obscure their activities.

'Largest Botnet Ever' Tied to Billions in Stolen Covid-19 Relief Funds

A 35-year-old Chinese national named YunHe Wang has been charged with operating a massive botnet linked to various crimes, including fraud and child exploitation.

Europol and US seize website domains, luxury goods in $6bn cybercrime bust

Authorities dismantle world's largest botnet responsible for $6bn in Covid insurance fraud.

Socks5Systemz Botnet Powers Illegal Proxy Service with 85,000+ Hacked Devices

A botnet called Socks5Systemz powers the illicit proxy service PROXY.AM, enabling cybercriminals to obscure their activities.

'Largest Botnet Ever' Tied to Billions in Stolen Covid-19 Relief Funds

A 35-year-old Chinese national named YunHe Wang has been charged with operating a massive botnet linked to various crimes, including fraud and child exploitation.

Europol and US seize website domains, luxury goods in $6bn cybercrime bust

Authorities dismantle world's largest botnet responsible for $6bn in Covid insurance fraud.
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#china

Chinese hacking ring targets US infrastructure DW 01/31/2024

US officials have disrupted a Chinese hacking scheme targeting critical US infrastructure.
The Chinese government denies all accusations and claims the US is conducting a disinformation campaign.

NCSC exposes Chinese company running malicious Mirai botnet | Computer Weekly

The UK National Cyber Security Centre warns of a massive botnet of over 250,000 devices, posing significant cyber security threats.

Chinese hacking ring targets US infrastructure DW 01/31/2024

US officials have disrupted a Chinese hacking scheme targeting critical US infrastructure.
The Chinese government denies all accusations and claims the US is conducting a disinformation campaign.

NCSC exposes Chinese company running malicious Mirai botnet | Computer Weekly

The UK National Cyber Security Centre warns of a massive botnet of over 250,000 devices, posing significant cyber security threats.
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#cyber-espionage

FBI disrupts Moobot botnet used by Russian military hackers

The FBI took down a botnet of SOHO routers used by Russia's GRU for cyber espionage purposes.
The GRU leveraged existing malware to repurpose the botnet and target US and foreign governments as well as corporate organizations.

FBI disrupts Russian Moobot botnet infecting Ubiquiti routers

FBI dismantled a botnet of SOHO routers used by Russian GRU for malicious activities.
GRU repurposed Moobot malware created by cybercriminals to orchestrate cyber espionage activities globally.

Feds go Fancy Bear hunting, take down Russia's GRU botnet

The US government has disrupted a botnet used by Russia's GRU military intelligence unit for cyber espionage activities.
The botnet was composed of infected home and small business routers.

FBI disrupts Moobot botnet used by Russian military hackers

The FBI took down a botnet of SOHO routers used by Russia's GRU for cyber espionage purposes.
The GRU leveraged existing malware to repurpose the botnet and target US and foreign governments as well as corporate organizations.

FBI disrupts Russian Moobot botnet infecting Ubiquiti routers

FBI dismantled a botnet of SOHO routers used by Russian GRU for malicious activities.
GRU repurposed Moobot malware created by cybercriminals to orchestrate cyber espionage activities globally.

Feds go Fancy Bear hunting, take down Russia's GRU botnet

The US government has disrupted a botnet used by Russia's GRU military intelligence unit for cyber espionage activities.
The botnet was composed of infected home and small business routers.
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DOJ turns tables on Russian hackers, uses their malware to wipe out botnet

Over 1,000 Ubiquiti routers were infected with malware used by Russian-backed agents to create a botnet for crime and spy operations.
The malware, known as Moobot, was removed under a secret court order as part of Operation Dying Ember.

US government disrupts Chinese botnet containing hundreds of end-of-life Cisco and Netgear routers | Computer Weekly

The US government has disrupted a botnet created by Chinese threat actor Volt Typhoon
The botnet was created by hijacking Cisco and Netgear routers and infected with the KV Botnet malware

Androxgh0st Malware Botnet Steals AWS, Microsoft Credentials and More

The Androxgh0st malware is a botnet that collects cloud credentials and abuses the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
The malware targets websites using the Laravel web application framework to steal credentials and other sensitive data.
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