Botnet

The world of cybersecurity witnessed a remarkable event as Cloudflare successfully mitigated the largest Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack ever recorded. This attack, with an unprecedented peak of 3.8 terabits per second (Tbps) and a staggering packet rate of 340 million packets per

In a decisive response to a significant cybersecurity threat, U.S. intelligence and security agencies have successfully neutralized a botnet operated from China. This botnet, comprising 260,000 internet-connected devices, infiltrated critical U.S. infrastructure, government operations, and academic

The world of cybersecurity continues to grapple with ever-evolving threats, one of the most notorious in recent times being the Quad7 botnet, a formidable force known for its sophisticated tactics and relentless adaptation. Also known as the 7777 botnet, Quad7 targets a wide range of devices,

A serious cybersecurity threat has emerged that affects users of TP-Link Archer AX21 routers. These devices contain a significant flaw that could potentially allow them to be taken over remotely. If exploited, this weakness could transform routers into components of a botnet – a collection of i

The Pervasive Threat of Botnets on Unpatched Routers Botnets like Moobot, Miori, and AGoent exploit unpatched routers, with vulnerabilities such as CVE-2023-1389, to conduct DDoS attacks, mine cryptocurrencies, and spread malware. The Archer AX21 routers, among others, remain vulnerable due to

The tech world is reeling from the impact of the Meris botnet, a new behemoth in the realm of cybersecurity threats. Meris has set itself apart by executing the most extensive DDoS attacks on record, not by sheer volume of data, but through an unprecedented request rate. It made headlines by