Matrix DDoS Campaign Exposes Alarming IoT Vulnerabilities

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The Matrix threat actor is behind a highly disruptive Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) campaign, believed to have originated from Russia, revealing critical vulnerabilities in IoT devices, routers, and enterprise systems. Utilizing brute-force attacks, weak credentials, and readily accessible hacking tools, Matrix is building a global botnet powered by the notorious Mirai malware. This campaign highlights the growing threat posed by plug-and-play cyberattack tools, empowering even novice attackers to pose significant risks in today’s cybersecurity landscape.

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