Hijacked by RapperBot: Devices Exploited for Instant DDoS Attacks

A newly uncovered variant of the notorious RapperBot malware is covertly commandeering internet-connected devices—particularly outdated network video recorders (NVRs)—and transforming them into a powerful distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) army in mere moments. Security researchers have detailed a sophisticated exploit chain that…

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03 September 2025
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