Poorly managed Linux SSH servers are getting compromised by unknown attackers and instructed to engage in DDoS attacks while simultaneously mining cryptocurrency in the background. The Tsunami DDoS bot Tsunami, also known as Kaiten, is a type of DDoS bot that is frequently distributed alongside malware strains like Mirai and Gafgyt. What sets Tsunami apart from other DDoS bots is the fact that it functions as an internet relay chat (IRC) bot, meaning it uses … More →

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