Online backbone provider, Akamai, has sounded an alert regarding a new botnet (Aquabotv3) based on the malware, Mirai. Discovered by Akamai researchers Larry Cashdollar and Kyle Lefton, the malware targets a vulnerability within Mitel’s internet-connected phones. The botnet is reportedly part of a broader platform aimed at enabling denial-of-service attacks.
Congress Bans DeepSeek Over Malware Concerns
The US Congress has issued a strong warning against the use of Chinese chatbot DeepSeek due to malware risks. It’s now unauthorized for official use
