Origin of the Botnets: New Mirai-based Botnet Variants Emerge (hailBot, kiraiBot, and catDDoS)

The landscape of botnet development has been transformed in recent years, thanks to the accessibility of open source code, particularly in the context of Mirai-based trojans. In September 2023, researchers closely monitored the appearance of new botnet variants originating from the Mirai. These botnets are spreading rapidly, presenting a significant cybersecurity threat. Of the latest botnet families that have surfaced, hailBot, kiraiBot, and catDDoS have emerged as some of the most actively deployed and concerning entities in this evolving landscape. …

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