Water Barghest, a sophisticated botnet, exploits vulnerabilities in IoT devices to enlist them in a residential proxy marketplace by leveraging automated scripts to identify vulnerable devices from public databases like Shodan. When the device is compromised, the Ngioweb malware is installed in a stealthy manner, thereby establishing a connection to command-and-control servers. The infected device […] The post Water Barghest Botnet Comprised 20,000+ IoT Devices By Exploiting Vulnerabilities appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform.
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