C0XMO botnet spreads via DD-WRT router flaw, kills rival malware

A new variant of the Gafgyt botnet called C0XMO is targeting DD-WRT router firmware and can move to other device types with ...
HotHardware

ASUS Routers Hit By Stealthy Backdoor Botnet Attack That Evades Firmware Upgrades

Heads up if you have an Asus router in your home or office, as there's a backdoor exploit doing the rounds affecting 9,000 devices and counting. This event came to light by way of the security firm ...
techtimes

Botnet Takedown Dismantled 200 Servers: Asocks Malware Still Runs on 17 Million Devices

Dutch law enforcement dismantled one of the largest criminal proxy networks in recorded history on May 28 and 29, 2026, seizing 200 command servers from a Netherlands hosting provider and cutting off ...
TechSpot

Asus urges factory resets and strong passwords following botnet breach

In context: Asus has taken a proactive approach in responding to a recent botnet attack, not only patching the vulnerability but also providing step-by-step guidance to help users fully remove ...
Android

ASUS Router Alert: Thousands Hacked to Form Massive Botnet

Thousands of ASUS routers have been hacked to form a major botnet, exploiting vulnerabilities including CVE-2023-39780. Attackers installed persistent backdoors, making detection difficult. Users are ...