Security researchers observe new botnet-building campaign called Murdoc Its attacks are targeting IP cameras and routers More than 1,000 devices have been identified as compromised Cybersecurity ...

The variant, dubbed “Murdoc_Botnet,” was first detected in July and has already been found to have affected at least 1,300 devices globally, especially in Malaysia, Thailand, Mexico and Indonesia.

The Qualys Threat Research Unit has dubbed the campaign the Murdoc Botnet. This variant exploits vulnerabilities in AVTECH cameras and Huawei HG532 routers, infiltrating devices and creating ...