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Evooo1Bot Linux botnet hijacks routers as SOCKS5 relay nodes

2026-08-16 11:32 UTC · BleepingComputer · read the source ↗ #botnet#linux#router-security
  • Engineer — Plan: Audit internet-facing gateway devices and routers for signs of Mirai-variant compromise; harden by restricting management interfaces, disabling unused services, and ensuring firmware is current — no active KEV or PoC signals yet to force immediate action.
  • SOC/IR — Plan: Build or tune detections for anomalous SOCKS5 proxy traffic originating from edge/gateway devices; hunt for unexpected outbound relay behavior on routers in your estate since no specific IOCs are currently published.
  • Leader — Skip
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