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Kimwolf Botnet Targeting Android TV Devices Worldwide

Jan 9, 2026 9:46:08 AM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, Evolving Threat, Android Malware, DDoS Attacks, Kimwolf botnet, IoT vulnerabilities, Aisuru variant

Verticals Targeted: Consumer Electronics, Residential Networks
Regions Targeted: Brazil, India, United States, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Argentina, South Africa, Philippines, Mexico, Thailand, Indonesia, Morocco, Turkey, Iraq, Pakistan, China
Related Families: Aisuru

Executive Summary

Security researchers have detailed the Kimwolf botnet, a massive Android-based network exceeding 1.8 million infected devices, primarily TV boxes, enabling DDoS attacks, proxy services, and other malicious activities through exploitation of residential proxy networks and device vulnerabilities. This threat demonstrates rapid growth and resilience, leveraging advanced evasion techniques to maintain control and monetize infections.

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Threat Actors Exploit CVE-2025-3248 to Deliver Flodrix Botnet

Jun 27, 2025 2:34:57 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, CVE-2025-3248, AI Server Security, Cybersecurity Threats, Trend Micro, Flodrix Botnet, Langflow Vulnerability, Remote Code Execution, DDoS Attacks, Python Malware, Botnet Mitigation

Verticals Targeted: AI
Regions Targeted: Not specified
Related Families: LeetHozer

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