Microsoft security researchers say the operators of the well-established Mozi IoT botnet have upgraded the malware. Microsoft recommends using strong passwords and keeping devices properly patched. The malware gains access by exploiting weak telnet vulnerabilities or unpatched vulnerabilities. Microsoft did not report if any attacks leveraging the improved Mozi malware have been observed in the wild. It is primarily used to conduct distributed denial-of-service attacks, but it also can be used to support data exfiltration and payload execution.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/mozi-botnet-targeting-netgear-huawei-zte-gateways-a-17352