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Botnet

A network of internet-connected devices infected with malware and controlled collectively by an attacker, often without the owners' knowledge. Botnets are used to launch DDoS attacks, send spam, mine cryptocurrency, or serve as proxy infrastructure for other attacks.

Recent coverage mentioning Botnet

HIGH
Supply Chain

Android Car Head Units Infected by MoYu Proxy Botnet Malware

A supply-chain attack by MoYu Group uses a legitimate update app to infect Android car head units, forming a proxy botnet for ad fraud.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Aug 22, 2026
HIGH
Threat Intel

CISA Warns of Active Ray Exploit and Medusa Ransomware Campaign

SecurityWeek weekly briefing highlights active exploitation of Ray flaw by RondoDox botnet, Medusa ransomware, and Salt Typhoon breaches.

Runtime Rebel Intel
2 min read · Aug 21, 2026
Evooo1Bot Linux Botnet: Beyond DDoS with Exploits & Credential Theft
HIGH
Malware

Evooo1Bot Linux Botnet: Beyond DDoS with Exploits & Credential Theft

Evooo1Bot Linux botnet evolves, adding exploitation modules, credential theft, and SOCKS relays, transforming compromised devices into persistent attacker infrastructure.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Aug 17, 2026
MEDIUM
Malware

Evooo1Bot Linux Botnet Turns Routers Into SOCKS5 Relays

A new Mirai-based modular Linux botnet called Evooo1Bot targets internet routers, turning them into SOCKS5 traffic relay nodes.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Aug 15, 2026
MEDIUM
Threat Intel

AI-Powered Malware Analysis: Detecting Persistent Threats on Sensors

An analysis using Gemma4 with Ollama reveals high-volume malware downloads on DShield sensors, indicating persistent actor activity and critical compromise risks.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Aug 13, 2026
Cloudflare H1 2026 DDoS Trends: Hyper-Volumetric & Geopolitics
INFO
Threat Intel

Cloudflare H1 2026 DDoS Trends: Hyper-Volumetric & Geopolitics

Cloudflare's H1 2026 DDoS Threat Report reveals a significant surge in hyper-volumetric attacks, DNS floods, and geopolitical influence.

Runtime Rebel Intel
5 min read · Aug 11, 2026

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