ShadowV2 Mirai Botnet Launched Coordinated IoT Test Attack During Global AWS Outage

The article discusses the emergence of "ShadowV2," a new variant of the Mirai botnet that launched a coordinated attack during a significant AWS outage in October. FortiGuard Labs reported that this attack was likely a test run, exploiting vulnerabilities in IoT devices from vendors like D-Link and TP-Link. The malware, identified by its unique signature, is capable of executing various types of DDoS attacks and has affected devices across multiple industries and continents. The report emphasizes the growing threat to IoT devices and the strategic shift of attackers towards these environments.