New AVrecon Malware Infects 70,000 Linux Routers Across 20 Countries
A stealthy Linux malware, dubbed AVrecon, was found targeting more than 70,000 Linux-based SOHO routers at least since May 2021. It reportedly hijacked these devices to form a botnet that could steal bandwidth and provide a hidden residential proxy service. A total of 15 second-stage control servers were discovered by security researchers. It has marked its presence in more than 20 countries.