Mirai Botnet Infects Devices in 164 Countries

guest · Jul 10, 2020

New Mirai Variant Targets CVE-2020-10173 and Other New Flaws
July 9, 2020
https://www.technadu.com/new-mirai-variant-targets-cve-2020-10173-new-flaws/128043/

For a botnet malware to be successful, it needs to rely on flawless distribution, the ability to break in a wide range of systems and stay hidden from whatever security mechanisms are in place.
According to recent reports that come from Trend Micro researchers who have sampled a new Mirai variant, the malware’s authors have been busy, as the new version comes with the ability to exploit nine new flaws.

The one that steals the show is “CVE-2020-10173,” which affects Comtrend VR-3033 routers. This is the first time we see this flaw being exploited in the wild, so it’s noteworthy.
The other vulnerabilities that have been added in Mirai’s arsenal include exploits for IP cameras, smart TVs, WiFi routers, and more.
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As expected, you may find various Mirai versions circulating in the wild, targeting a different subset of devices coming from a wide range of vendors.
That said, the best thing you can do to protect yourself from this danger is to apply firmware updates and security patches as soon as they become available for your device.
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Trend Micro: New Mirai Variant Expands Arsenal, Exploits CVE-2020-10173

This discovery is a new addition to the Mirai variants that appeared in the past few months, that include SORA, UNSTABLE, and Mukashi. The case, however, showcases the ever-expanding arsenal of vulnerabilities new Mirai variants are equipped with by their developers.
In the future, it would be wise to expect this vulnerability might be used in new DDoS botnets like Mirai. As monitoring of such botnets show, handlers tend to copy each other’s techniques, including lists of vulnerabilities and credentials that increase their chance of success.
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