Operating system | Type Botnet | |
Linux.Darlloz is worm which infects Linux embedded systems.
Linux.Darlloz was first discovered by Symantec in 2013. Linux.Darlloz targets the Internet of things and infects routers, security cameras, set-top boxes by exploiting a PHP vulnerability.
The worm was based on a Proof of concept code that was released in October 2013. Linux.Darlloz utilizes vulnerability (CVE-2012-1823) to exploit systems in order to compromise systems.
Linux.Darlloz was later found in March 2014 to have started mining crypto currencies such as Mincoin and Dogecoin.
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