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C0XMO botnet spreads via DD-WRT router flaw, kills rival malware

A new variant of the Gafgyt botnet called C0XMO is targeting DD-WRT router firmware and can move to other device types with various CPU architectures.

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A new variant of the Gafgyt botnet, named C0XMO, has been discovered targeting DD‑WRT router firmware. The malware can spread to devices with a range of CPU architectures, including ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, SuperH, x86, and x86_64. Researchers identified samples that exploit vulnerabilities in DVRs, routers, video management platforms, and Android‑based devices. The variant’s ability to move across multiple device types highlights the broad reach of the botnet.

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