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Cybersecurity researchers warn about increasing malicious activity that uses vulnerable D-Link routers to create botnets, the FICORA and CAPSAICIN variants. These botnets use documented vulnerabilities in D-Link to carry out attacks, often through the Home Network Administration Protocol interface. FICORA attacks are global, while CAPSAICIN typically targets East Asian countries. Both use similar methods to download malware onto various Linux systems and employ a variety of attack vectors to disrupt or control the victim systems. Regular kernel updates and comprehensive monitoring are critical to prevent such attacks.