New IoT Botnet Launching Large-Scale DDoS Attacks Hijacking IoT Devices

A new IoT botnet, leveraging malware from Mirai and Bashlite, is launching large-scale DDoS attacks globally. The botnet infects IoT devices through vulnerabilities and weak credentials, employing various attack vectors and disabling watchdog timers to avoid detection. Security experts recommend changing default passwords, updating firmware, and isolating IoT devices to mitigate the risk of infection.