#Botnet

[beonthelookoutforbotnetsusa]

WATCH FOR FROZEN BOTNETS, THAT NO MATTER HOW OLD OR NEW ARE ALL CONSISTENTLY CONSISTENT WITH THE OTHER VERSIONS OF THEMSELVES, NO MATTER THEIR AGES. ESSENTIALLY SET IN VARIOUS WAYS TO NEVER EVOLVE OR CHANGE, THOSE TYPES OF BOTNETS ARE ESSENTIALLY ALWAYS JUDGED AS RETARDED IN TERMS OF CRIMINAL SOPHISTICATION BY TIME TRAVELING CRIMINALS OR TIME TRAVELING MILITARIES OR TIME TRAVELING RESOURCE PIRATES FROM OUTSIDE THIS CLUSTER OF GALAXIES, AND DUE TO THOSE JUDGEMENTS, CONSISTENTLY ATTRACT CRIMINALS FROM OUTSIDE THIS AREA TO DIRECT THEIR ATTENTIONS THIS DIRECTION, HOPING FOR EASY SCORES

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IOTA BETA MU TERRAN BOTNET CRIMES

CRIMINAL CONTROLLED BOTNET OPERATING USING IBM OR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES OR IOTA BETA MU COMPUTERS OPERATING FROM THE PLANET TERRA

[willcodehtmlforfood]

"According to a recent report published by the Aargauer Zeitung (h/t Golem.de), around three million smart toothbrushes have been infected by hackers and enslaved into botnets. The source report says this sizable army of connected dental cleansing tools was used in a DDoS attack on a Swiss company’s website. The firm’s site collapsed under the strain of the attack, reportedly resulting in the loss of millions of Euros of business."

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[allthegeopolitics]

An international law enforcement team has arrested a Chinese national and disrupted a major botnet that officials said he ran for nearly a decade, amassing at least US$99 million in profits by reselling access to criminals who used it for identity theft, child exploitation, and financial fraud, including pandemic relief scams. The U.S. Department of Justice quoted FBI Director Christopher Wray as saying Wednesday that the "911 S5" botnet -- a network of malware-infected computers in nearly 200 countries -- was likely the world's largest. Justice said in a news release that Yunhe Wang, 35, was arrested May 24. Wang was arrested in Singapore, and search warrants were executed there and in Thailand, the FBI's deputy assistant director for cyber operations, Brett Leatherman, said in a LinkedIn post. Authorities also seized $29 million in cryptocurrency, Leatherman said.

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drops some oc whiteboard doodles

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[bluebigcat]

Il malware AVrecon ha infettato 70 mila router per Linux, per costruire una botnet.

[celestetera]

Hello everynyan

FreshPapyrus likes to annoy Botnet from time to time

[snazzymolasses]

So this didn't actually happen. It was a "hypothetical scenario" that got misunderstood as a real news story:

Hackers didn't hack your smart toothbrush. What's happening: Swiss outlet Aargauer Zeitung published a story last week claiming that hackers had launched a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack against roughly 3 million internet-connected toothbrushes, causing damage to the tune of millions of euros. Fortinet, which the outlet claimed had shared the details of the reported attack, later confirmed to several reporters that the attack written about was hypothetical. "To clarify, the topic of toothbrushes being used for DDoS attacks was presented during an interview as an illustration of a given type of attack," the company told 404 Media, noting the mistake had happened due to a translation error.

According to a recent report published by the Aargauer Zeitung (h/t Golem.de), around three million smart toothbrushes have been infected by hackers and enslaved into botnets.

The most cyberpunk thing on your dash today.

[cybersecuritycue]

BadBox Malware: Germany Neutralizes Botnet of 30,000 Compromised Devices

Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has successfully dismantled a massive botnet comprising 30,000 internet-connected devices infected with BadBox malware. These devices, including photo frames and streaming tools, were pre-loaded with malware before reaching consumers. The infected gadgets were running outdated Android versions, making them easy targets for…

[beonthelookoutforbotnetsusa]

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR BOTNETS USA

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Malware Necro: La Amenaza de SDK Maliciosos en Aplicaciones

11 Millones de Dispositivos Infectados con Malware Necro Botnet Alojado en Google Play. Hace cinco años, los investigadores descubrieron una aplicación legítima en Google Play que fue convertida en maliciosa por una biblioteca utilizada para obtener ingresos por publicidad. Esto resultó en 100 millones de dispositivos infectados. Ahora, la historia del Malware Necro se repite con dos nuevas…

[aspensmonster]

Behold! The Firefox Add-On known as Tree Style Tab!

Technically I don't have many open right now. But normally... at least a hundred. Graphing your various sources as tree structures is hella useful. This led to that which led to this which led to that which led to this... All of these tabs are from that... this tree is for project X, that one for project Y...

And if you work with a ticketing system at work? Gotta juggle multiple bugs/tickets/chats/whatevers, each with their own "research" bundle to figure out what's going on? Tree Style Tab is a fucking lifesaver.

You can even bookmark a tree, and later restore it to its tree configuration.

What I'm saying is, if you have more than a handful of tabs open at any given time... you need Tree Style Tab. And Firefox of course; stop feeding Google Botnet Chrome.

With additional userChrome.css configuration, you can even get rid of the horizontal tab bar completely, and do all sorts of other tweaks as you see fit.

I currently have 62 tabs open.

[largetechs]

Malware-as-a-Service: Büyüyen Bir Tehdit

Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS), siber güvenlik alanında önemli bir tehdit olarak ortaya çıkmış, teknik bilgisi sınırlı kişilerin bile gelişmiş siber saldırılar düzenlemesine olanak tanımaktadır. Bu model, meşru Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platformlarına benzer şekilde çalışmakta, siber suçlulara karanlık ağda önceden paketlenmiş kötü amaçlı yazılım çözümleri satın alma veya kiralama imkanı sunmaktadır.

MaaS'a Genel Bakış

MaaS, siber suçluların fidye yazılımları, bilgi çalıcılar, yükleyiciler, arka kapılar ve botnetler dahil çeşitli türde kötü amaçlı yazılımlara erişmesine olanak tanır. MaaS ekosistemi tipik olarak üç ana gruptan oluşur: - Geliştiriciler: Kötü amaçlı yazılımları oluşturan ve güncel tutan bireylerdir. - Güvenlik Açığı Bulanlar: Bilgisayar sistemlerindeki zayıflıkları kötü amaçlı yazılım enjeksiyonunu kolaylaştırmak için tespit ederler. - Yöneticiler: Hizmetin sorunsuz işleyişini sağlar ve fidye ödemelerinden elde edilen karın dağıtımını yönetir, sıklıkla fidye yazılımı vakalarında komisyon alır.

Sunulan Kötü Amaçlı Yazılım Türleri

MaaS modeli altında dağıtılan en yaygın kötü amaçlı yazılım türleri şunlardır: - Fidye Yazılımları: Kullanıcı verilerini şifreler ve şifre çözümü için ödeme talep eder. - Bilgi Çalıcılar: Enfekte olan sistemlerden hassas bilgileri toplar. - Yükleyiciler: Kurban cihazına ek kötü amaçlı yazılımlar indirir. - Arka Kapılar: Saldırganlara enfekte sistemi uzaktan kontrol etme imkanı sağlar.

Erişilebilirlik ve Etki

MaaS'ın yükselişi, siber suçlar için giriş engelini düşürerek, kapsamlı teknik bilgiye sahip olmayan kişilerin bile karmaşık planlar yürütmesini mümkün kılmıştır. Siber suçluluğun bu demokratikleşmesi, yeni başlayan korsanların bile minimum çaba ile karmaşık planlar yürütebilmesi nedeniyle çeşitli sektörlerdeki saldırılarda artışa yol açmıştır. İnternet ortamının sağladığı anonimlik ve kâr potansiyeli, bu yeraltı pazarına yeni katılımcıları çekmeye devam etmektedir.

Eğilimler ve Güvenlik Zorlukları

MaaS modeli evrim geçirmekte, yeni kötü amaçlı yazılım varyantları sürekli olarak ortaya çıkmaktadır. Örneğin, son raporlar RedLine stealer kötü amaçlı yazılımının oldukça popüler hale geldiğini, dolaşımdaki bilgi çalıcıların önemli bir bölümünü oluşturduğunu göstermektedir. Ayrıca META stealer gibi yeni varyantların tanıtılması, MaaS peyzajındaki devam eden yeniliği vurgulamaktadır.Siber suçlular MaaS'ı kullanırken, geleneksel siber güvenlik savunmaları artan zorluklarla karşı karşıya kalmaktadır. Siber suçluluğun metalaşması, kolayca erişilebilir kötü amaçlı yazılımların yaygınlaşması nedeniyle, kolluk kuvvetleri ve siber güvenlik profesyonelleri için izleme ve atıflandırma çabalarını karmaşıklaştırmaktadır.

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MaaS, yalnızca siber saldırı hacmini artırmakla kalmayıp, siber güvenlik peyzajının karmaşıklığını da artıran büyüyen bir tehdidi temsil etmektedir. Kuruluşlar, MaaS'ın sağladığı erişilebilirlik ve kötü amaçlı yazılımların evrimsel doğası nedeniyle devam eden risklere karşı tetikte olmalı ve savunma stratejilerinde proaktif olmalıdır. Read the full article

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Understanding DDoS Attacks

Understanding DDoS Attacks What is a DDoS Attack? How Do DDoS Attacks Work? Types of DDoS Attacks Consequences of DDoS Attacks Prevention and Mitigation Laws and Regulations

Understanding DDoS Attacks

What are DDoS attacks? As the world becomes increasingly reliant on the internet, the threat of cyberattacks continues to grow. One of the most common and devastating types of cyberattacks is the Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. In this article, we will delve into the world of DDoS attacks, exploring what they are, how they work, and the consequences of such attacks.

What is a DDoS Attack?

A DDoS attack is a type of cyberattack where an attacker attempts to make a computer or network resource unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources. This is achieved by flooding the targeted system with a massive amount of traffic, rendering it unable to handle legitimate requests. The goal of a DDoS attack is to disrupt the normal functioning of a website, network, or system, causing it to become slow or even completely inaccessible.

How Do DDoS Attacks Work?

A DDoS attack typically involves the following steps: Recruitment of Botnets: The attacker recruits a network of compromised computers, known as botnets, to carry out the attack. These botnets can be compromised devices such as computers, smartphones, or even IoT devices. Command and Control: The attacker uses a command and control (C2) server to instruct the botnets to launch the attack. Traffic Generation: The botnets generate a massive amount of traffic, which is directed at the targeted system. Overwhelming the System: The targeted system becomes overwhelmed with traffic, causing it to slow down or become completely inaccessible. A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is a complex and sophisticated type of cyberattack that involves multiple steps and components. In this section, we will delve into the details of how a DDoS attack works, exploring the recruitment of botnets, command and control, traffic generation, and overwhelming the system. Step 1: Recruitment of Botnets The first step in a DDoS attack is the recruitment of botnets. Botnets are networks of compromised computers, smartphones, or IoT devices that are controlled by the attacker. These devices can be compromised through various means, including: - Malware: Malware is a type of software that is designed to harm or exploit a computer system. Malware can be used to compromise devices and recruit them into a botnet. - Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack that involves tricking users into revealing sensitive information, such as login credentials. Phishing attacks can be used to compromise devices and recruit them into a botnet. - Exploiting Vulnerabilities: Exploiting vulnerabilities in software or hardware can be used to compromise devices and recruit them into a botnet. Once a device is compromised, it becomes part of the botnet and can be controlled by the attacker. The attacker can then use the botnet to launch a DDoS attack. Step 2: Command and Control The next step in a DDoS attack is the command and control (C2) phase. During this phase, the attacker uses a C2 server to instruct the botnets to launch the attack. The C2 server is typically a compromised device or a server that is controlled by the attacker. The C2 server sends instructions to the botnets, which then carry out the attack. The instructions can include: - Target IP Address: The IP address of the targeted system. - Attack Type: The type of attack to be launched, such as a volumetric attack or an application-layer attack. - Attack Duration: The duration of the attack. The botnets receive the instructions and then launch the attack, generating a massive amount of traffic that is directed at the targeted system. Step 3: Traffic Generation The third step in a DDoS attack is traffic generation. During this phase, the botnets generate a massive amount of traffic that is directed at the targeted system. The traffic can be generated through various means, including: - TCP SYN Floods: A TCP SYN flood is a type of attack that involves sending a large number of TCP SYN packets to the targeted system. - UDP Floods: A UDP flood is a type of attack that involves sending a large number of UDP packets to the targeted system. - HTTP Floods: An HTTP flood is a type of attack that involves sending a large number of HTTP requests to the targeted system. The traffic generated by the botnets can be massive, with some attacks generating over 1 Tbps of traffic. Step 4: Overwhelming the System The final step in a DDoS attack is overwhelming the system. During this phase, the targeted system becomes overwhelmed with traffic, causing it to slow down or become completely inaccessible. The targeted system may experience: - Network Congestion: The network becomes congested, causing delays and packet loss. - System Crashes: The system crashes, causing it to become completely inaccessible. - Service Disruption: The service is disrupted, causing it to become unavailable to users. The goal of a DDoS attack is to overwhelm the system, causing it to become unavailable to users. This can have serious consequences, including financial losses, reputational damage, and data breaches.

Types of DDoS Attacks

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are a type of cyberattack that can be devastating to organizations. There are several types of DDoS attacks, each with its own unique characteristics and goals. In this section, we will explore four common types of DDoS attacks: Volumetric Attacks, Application-Layer Attacks, Protocol Attacks, and Amplification Attacks. Volumetric Attacks Volumetric attacks are a type of DDoS attack that focuses on overwhelming the targeted system with a massive amount of traffic. The goal of a volumetric attack is to consume the bandwidth of the targeted system, making it difficult or impossible for legitimate traffic to reach the system. Volumetric attacks can be further divided into two subcategories: - Flood Attacks: Flood attacks involve sending a large amount of traffic to the targeted system in an attempt to overwhelm it. This can include TCP SYN floods, UDP floods, and ICMP floods. - Amplification Attacks: Amplification attacks involve using third-party services to amplify the traffic, making it more difficult to block. This can include DNS amplification attacks and NTP amplification attacks. How Volumetric Attacks Work Volumetric attacks typically involve the following steps: - Recruitment of Botnets: The attacker recruits a network of compromised computers, known as botnets, to carry out the attack. - Traffic Generation: The botnets generate a massive amount of traffic, which is directed at the targeted system. - Overwhelming the System: The targeted system becomes overwhelmed with traffic, causing it to slow down or become completely inaccessible. Application-Layer Attacks Application-layer attacks are a type of DDoS attack that targets specific applications or services, such as web servers or databases. The goal of an application-layer attack is to disrupt the normal functioning of the targeted application or service. Application-layer attacks can be further divided into two subcategories: - HTTP Floods: HTTP floods involve sending a large number of HTTP requests to the targeted system in an attempt to overwhelm it. - SQL Injection Attacks: SQL injection attacks involve injecting malicious SQL code into the targeted system in an attempt to disrupt its normal functioning. How Application-Layer Attacks Work Application-layer attacks typically involve the following steps: - Identification of Vulnerabilities: The attacker identifies vulnerabilities in the targeted application or service. - Exploitation of Vulnerabilities: The attacker exploits the vulnerabilities to disrupt the normal functioning of the targeted application or service. - Disruption of Service: The targeted application or service becomes disrupted, causing it to become unavailable to users. Protocol Attacks Protocol attacks are a type of DDoS attack that exploits vulnerabilities in network protocols, such as TCP/IP. The goal of a protocol attack is to disrupt the normal functioning of the targeted system by exploiting vulnerabilities in the protocol. Protocol attacks can be further divided into two subcategories: - TCP SYN Floods: TCP SYN floods involve sending a large number of TCP SYN packets to the targeted system in an attempt to overwhelm it. - ICMP Floods: ICMP floods involve sending a large number of ICMP packets to the targeted system in an attempt to overwhelm it. How Protocol Attacks Work Protocol attacks typically involve the following steps: - Identification of Vulnerabilities: The attacker identifies vulnerabilities in the targeted protocol. - Exploitation of Vulnerabilities: The attacker exploits the vulnerabilities to disrupt the normal functioning of the targeted system. - Disruption of Service: The targeted system becomes disrupted, causing it to become unavailable to users. Amplification Attacks Amplification attacks are a type of DDoS attack that uses third-party services to amplify the traffic, making it more difficult to block. The goal of an amplification attack is to overwhelm the targeted system with a massive amount of traffic. Amplification attacks can be further divided into two subcategories: - DNS Amplification Attacks: DNS amplification attacks involve using DNS servers to amplify the traffic. - NTP Amplification Attacks: NTP amplification attacks involve using NTP servers to amplify the traffic. How Amplification Attacks Work Amplification attacks typically involve the following steps: - Identification of Vulnerable Services: The attacker identifies vulnerable services that can be used to amplify the traffic. - Exploitation of Vulnerabilities: The attacker exploits the vulnerabilities to amplify the traffic. - Overwhelming the System: The targeted system becomes overwhelmed with traffic, causing it to slow down or become completely inaccessible.

Consequences of DDoS Attacks

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks can have severe consequences for organizations, including downtime, reputation damage, financial losses, and data breaches. In this section, we will explore the consequences of DDoS attacks in detail, highlighting the potential impact on organizations and their customers. Downtime Downtime is one of the most immediate consequences of a DDoS attack. When a DDoS attack is launched, the targeted system may become completely inaccessible, resulting in lost revenue and productivity. This can have a significant impact on organizations, particularly those that rely on their online presence to conduct business. Types of Downtime There are several types of downtime that can occur as a result of a DDoS attack, including: - Complete Downtime: The targeted system is completely inaccessible, resulting in a complete loss of revenue and productivity. - Partial Downtime: The targeted system is partially inaccessible, resulting in a partial loss of revenue and productivity. - Intermittent Downtime: The targeted system is intermittently inaccessible, resulting in a loss of revenue and productivity during the periods of downtime. Impact of Downtime The impact of downtime can be significant, including: - Lost Revenue: Downtime can result in lost revenue, particularly for organizations that rely on their online presence to conduct business. - Lost Productivity: Downtime can result in lost productivity, particularly for organizations that rely on their online presence to conduct business. - Damage to Reputation: Downtime can damage the reputation of the targeted organization, leading to a loss of customer trust. Reputation Damage A DDoS attack can damage the reputation of the targeted organization, leading to a loss of customer trust. This can have a significant impact on organizations, particularly those that rely on their online presence to conduct business. Types of Reputation Damage There are several types of reputation damage that can occur as a result of a DDoS attack, including: - Loss of Customer Trust: A DDoS attack can damage the reputation of the targeted organization, leading to a loss of customer trust. - Negative Publicity: A DDoS attack can result in negative publicity, particularly if the attack is widely reported in the media. - Damage to Brand: A DDoS attack can damage the brand of the targeted organization, leading to a loss of customer loyalty. Impact of Reputation Damage The impact of reputation damage can be significant, including: - Loss of Revenue: Reputation damage can result in lost revenue, particularly for organizations that rely on their online presence to conduct business. - Loss of Customer Loyalty: Reputation damage can result in lost customer loyalty, particularly if the attack is widely reported in the media. - Difficulty Attracting New Customers: Reputation damage can make it difficult for organizations to attract new customers, particularly if the attack is widely reported in the media. Financial Losses The cost of mitigating a DDoS attack can be significant, including the cost of hiring security experts and purchasing new equipment. This can have a significant impact on organizations, particularly those that have limited resources. Types of Financial Losses There are several types of financial losses that can occur as a result of a DDoS attack, including: - Cost of Hiring Security Experts: The cost of hiring security experts to mitigate the attack can be significant. - Cost of Purchasing New Equipment: The cost of purchasing new equipment to mitigate the attack can be significant. - Loss of Revenue: The loss of revenue as a result of the attack can be significant. Impact of Financial Losses The impact of financial losses can be significant, including: - Difficulty Recovering from the Attack: Financial losses can make it difficult for organizations to recover from the attack. - Difficulty Investing in New Technologies: Financial losses can make it difficult for organizations to invest in new technologies, particularly those that are designed to prevent DDoS attacks. - Difficulty Attracting New Customers: Financial losses can make it difficult for organizations to attract new customers, particularly if the attack is widely reported in the media. Data Breaches In some cases, a DDoS attack may be used as a distraction for a more malicious attack, such as a data breach. This can have a significant impact on organizations, particularly those that store sensitive data. Types of Data Breaches There are several types of data breaches that can occur as a result of a DDoS attack, including: - Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Data: A DDoS attack can be used as a distraction for a more malicious attack, such as unauthorized access to sensitive data. - Theft of Sensitive Data: A DDoS attack can be used as a distraction for a more malicious attack, such as the theft of sensitive data. - Modification of Sensitive Data: A DDoS attack can be used as a distraction for a more malicious attack, such as the modification of sensitive data. Impact of Data Breaches The impact of data breaches can be significant, including: - Loss of Customer Trust: A data breach can damage the reputation of the targeted organization, leading to a loss of customer trust. - Financial Losses: A data breach can result in significant financial losses, particularly if the breach is widely reported in the media. - Difficulty Recovering from the Breach: A data breach can make it difficult for organizations to recover from the breach, particularly if the breach is widely reported in the media.

Prevention and Mitigation

While it is impossible to completely prevent a DDoS attack, there are steps that can be taken to mitigate the risk: - Implementing Firewalls: Firewalls can help block malicious traffic and prevent it from reaching the targeted system. - Using Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): CDNs can help distribute traffic and reduce the load on the targeted system. - Implementing Rate Limiting: Rate limiting can help prevent a large amount of traffic from reaching the targeted system. - Monitoring Traffic: Monitoring traffic can help detect a DDoS attack early, allowing for swift mitigation.

Laws and Regulations

DDoS attacks are illegal under various laws and regulations, including: - Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): This US law makes it a crime to access a computer without authorization or to exceed authorized access. - Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): This US law makes it a crime to intercept or access electronic communications without authorization. - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): This EU law requires organizations to implement measures to prevent data breaches, including DDoS attacks. DDoS attacks are a serious threat to the security and integrity of computer systems and networks. Understanding how these attacks work and the consequences of such attacks is crucial in preventing and mitigating them. By implementing security measures and staying informed about the latest threats, organizations can reduce the risk of a DDoS attack and protect their online presence. https://youtu.be/a_r-lzQKMAQ Read the full article