Murdoc Botnet Ensnaring Avtech, Huawei Devices

Summary: A new variant of the Mirai malware, named Murdoc Botnet, has been identified exploiting vulnerabilities in Avtech cameras and Huawei routers to create a botnet. This malware has been actively targeting these devices for approximately six months, with over 1,300 IPs involved in the campaign. The botnet utilizes more than 100 servers for command-and-control operations, enabling it to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.

Threat Actor: Murdoc Botnet Operators | Murdoc Botnet
Victim: Avtech and Huawei Devices | Avtech and Huawei Devices

Keypoints :

• Murdoc Botnet targets Avtech AVM1203 IP cameras and Huawei HG532 routers, exploiting known vulnerabilities.
• At least 1,300 IPs have been identified as part of the botnet’s operations, primarily located in Malaysia, Thailand, Mexico, and Indonesia.
• Organizations are advised to monitor devices for suspicious activity, exercise caution with untrusted scripts, and keep software updated to mitigate risks.