The “GorillaBot” botnet, based on the Mirai framework, has executed over 300,000 attacks across 100 countries in three weeks. It employs advanced encryption and evasion techniques, targeting various sectors, including telecommunications and finance. Discovered by NSFOCUS, GorillaBot hijacks vulnerable IoT devices for DDoS attacks, raising cybersecurity concerns and emphasizing the need for enhanced defensive measures.
North Korean Hackers Deploy BeaverTail Malware via 11 Malicious npm Packages
North Korean threat actors are using npm (Node Package Manager) ecosystem to publish malicious packages to deliver malware. The campaign aims to infiltrate developer systems,
