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RondoDox Botnet: From Zero to 174 Exploited Vulnerabilities

· Published 11/03/2026 15:49 · Modified 16/03/2026 09:52

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Published
11/03/2026 15:49
Modified
16/03/2026 09:52
Tags
2026-03-11 botnet ddos iot rondodox vulnerability exploitation xmrig
Related entities
12 vulnerabilities (cve), 29 observables, 1 intrusion sets (apt), 16 techniques (mitre), 2 malware, 1 others

Description

The has emerged as a significant threat, exploiting 174 different vulnerabilities since May 2025. It primarily targets devices and internet-exposed services for DoS attacks. The 's infrastructure includes exploiting and hosting components, with evidence suggesting the use of compromised residential IPs. 's operators have shown a rapid adoption of newly disclosed vulnerabilities, sometimes exploiting them within days of publication. The 's evolution includes a shift from a shotgun approach using numerous exploits to a more focused strategy targeting recent, critical vulnerabilities. The malware shares similarities with Mirai but focuses solely on DoS attacks. This threat highlights the importance of exposure management in cybersecurity.

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