Law enforcement shuts down botnet made of tens of thousands of hacked routers
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A global coalition of law enforcement agencies has dismantled the SocksEscort botnet, which comprised tens of thousands of hacked routers. This operation targeted a network that facilitated various crimes, including bank and cryptocurrency hacks, costing Americans millions. The botnet affected over 369,000 devices across 163 countries and was used for ransomware and DDoS attacks. The official website of SocksEscort has been replaced with a seizure notice. Cybersecurity firm Black Lotus Labs noted that this botnet was one of the largest targeting small-office/home-office routers in recent history.
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