FICORA and CAPSAICIN Botnets Target Unpatched D-Link Devices

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Recent botnet activity, particularly from FICORA (a Mirai variant) and CAPSAICIN (a Kaiten variant), targets vulnerabilities in D-Link routers via the Home Network Administration Protocol (HNAP). These botnets exploit known vulnerabilities to execute remote commands and conduct DDoS attacks. FICORA uses brute-force methods with hard-coded credentials, while CAPSAICIN focuses on East Asian countries and can eliminate competing malware. Regular firmware updates and network monitoring are crucial for mitigating these threats.

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