Novel Mirai-based botnet targets Linux devices with cryptominer

Attacks with the new Mirai-based botnet dubbed "NoaBot" have been targeted at Linux-based Internet of Things devices to enable the deployment of an updated variant of the XMRig cryptocurrency mining malware since January 2023, according to Ars Technica.

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