As someone immersed in cybersecurity every day, botnets have always intrigued me with their evolving tactics and increasing sophistication, especially when they are Linux-based. Recently, I happened to come across some of the latest botnet campaigns. In our analysis, we explored how these bots are weaponized for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, malware distribution, and crypto mining operations. Additionally, we discussed how attackers are using increasingly automated techniques to monetize their botnets at scale.
If you’re curious about how Linux malware botnets are evolving and the defense strategies we recommend, check out the full post over at the blog: