What is Mirai malware?

By targeting the Linux OS that many Internet of Things (IoT) devices run on, Mirai malware is designed to exploit vulnerabilities in smart gadgets and link them together into a network of infected devices known as a botnet. Once a part of the botnet, hijacked hardware is then co-opted to commit further attacks as part of a herd of zombie machines.

What is Mirai source code?

github.com/jgamblin/Mirai-Source-Code. Mirai (Japanese for "the future", 未来) is a malware that turns networked devices running Linux into remotely controlled "bots" that can be used as part of a botnet in large-scale network attacks. It primarily targets online consumer devices such as IP cameras and home routers.

How does Mirai work?

Infected devices in a botnet can be used in devastating DDoS attacks. Once Mirai has infected a smart device, it turns it into another zombie in an army of remotely controlled bots. Mirai will even purge any pre-existing malware to ensure the device is securely locked into the botnet — all without the consent or knowledge of the owner.

What is the Mirai botnet?

The Mirai botnet was first found in August 2016 by MalwareMustDie, a white hat malware research group, and has been used in some of the largest and most disruptive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, including an attack on 20 September 2016 on computer security journalist Brian Krebs ' web site,...