Trend Micro researchers have found a new Mirai variant that can exploit nine previously disclosed vulnerabilities. The latest Mirai version is at least the fourth that security researchers have come across just this year. Attackers have used such variants to compromise vulnerable Internet-connected devices and assemble them into botnets for launching distributed denial-of-service attacks, distributing malware, or carrying out other malicious activities. The trend highlights the need for organizations to pay closer attention to the procurement of IoT devices, researchers say.”]