Security News > 2025 > January > Mirai Variant Murdoc_Botnet Exploits AVTECH IP Cameras and Huawei Routers
2025-01-21 14:00
Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a new large-scale campaign that exploits security flaws in AVTECH IP cameras and Huawei HG532 routers to rope the devices into a Mirai botnet variant dubbed Murdoc_Botnet. The ongoing activity "demonstrates enhanced capabilities, exploiting vulnerabilities to compromise devices and establish expansive botnet networks," Qualys security researcher Shilpesh
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