Hpingbot Rising: The Botnet That Thinks Outside the Payload

Hpingbot is a stealthy, cross-platform botnet that’s rapidly spreading across Linux, Windows, and IoT devices. Built in Go and leveraging tools like Pastebin and hping3, it’s designed for flexibility, launching DDoS attacks, downloading malicious payloads, and maintaining long-term access. What makes it especially dangerous is its modular design, silent behavior, and constant evolution, suggesting a skilled team behind it. With SSH brute-force as its main entry point and frequent updates to evade detection, Hpingbot represents a growing, sophisticated threat in today’s cyber landscape.