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Experts Uncover New XorDDoS Controller, Infrastructure as Malware Expands to Docker, Linux, IoT

Experts Uncover New XorDDoS Controller, Infrastructure as Malware Expands to Docker, Linux, IoT

Cybersecurity researchers have highlighted the ongoing risk posed by XorDDoS, a distributed denial-of-service malware that has targeted the US in 71.3% of attacks from November 2023 to February 2025. The malware frequently targets Linux machines and Docker servers, turning infected hosts into bots. Mainly infiltrating devices through Secure Shell brute-force attacks, XorDDoS sets up persistence and auto-launch features upon successful infection.

Source: thehackernews.com –

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