The Mozi malware botnet was mysteriously deactivated in August 2023 after an unknown party triggered a kill switch. Mozi, a widespread DDoS malware botnet established in 2019, targeted IoT devices and operated via a decentralized peer-to-peer network. The origin of the kill switch payload, which closely resembles the original Mozi code, is unknown. Despite Mozi’s deactivation, other DDoS malware botnets persist, prompting users to continually update device security.
North Korean Hackers Use Fake U.S. Companies to Spread Malware in Crypto Industry: Report
North Korean hackers reportedly set up shell companies in the US to penetrate the crypto sector and target developers via fake job offers, according to
