Juniper Networks warns Mirai botnet is scanning for vulnerable routers
The campaign started in mid-December 2024, and includes DDoS attacks
Users should tighten up on security, researchers say
Operators of the Mirai botnet are back, and looking for easy-to-compromise Session Smart routers to assimilate, experts have warned.
Cybersecurity researchers from Juniper Networks, who recently published a new security advisory, warning its customers of the ongoing threat, noted the malware is scanning for internet-connected Session Smart routers that are using default login credentials.
