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New Mirai variant adds stealth capabilities to notorious botnet code

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New Mirai variant adds stealth capabilities to notorious botnet code

A new Mirai variant incorporates encrypted command-and-control communications and credential-sniffing capabilities beyond the botnet's traditional functionality. These additions enhance the malware's evasion and reconnaissance capabilities against infected systems.

Why it matters: Organizations running exposed IoT and Linux systems face increased risk from a stealthier Mirai variant; defenders should monitor for encrypted botnet traffic and enforce strong default credentials on networked devices.

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