Thousands of TP-Link Archer routers as target
Security researchers from the threat research team at Cato Networks have identified a new threat: the IoT botnet “Ballista”. This malware exploits a serious vulnerability in TP-Link Archer routers to spread unhindered across the internet.
Sophisticated malware operation
Following an intensive investigation dating back to mid-2024, the security company Mandiant has uncovered a covert espionage campaign by the China-linked group UNC3886. Specially developed malware was discovered on decommissioned Junos OS routers from Juniper Networks.
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