Security firm Intezer and MalwareMustDie report that Kaiji botnet is spreading by targeting Linux servers and IoT devices. The Kaiji malware has the capability of launching distributed denial-of-service attacks. It uses brute-force methods, attempting to use combinations of usernames and credentials to hack IoT devices or Linux servers that have ports exposed to the internet. It also steals SSH keys in order to infect other devices to which a server previously connected. The botnet appears to be the work of a Chinese developer, researchers say.”]
Source: https://www.databreachtoday.com/kaiji-botnet-targets-linux-servers-iot-devices-a-14235