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Linux.Wifatch is an IoT malware family listed among notable IoT malware. In the provided content, it is referenced as a comparison point for Hajime: multiple researchers described Hajime as similar to Linux.Wifatch because it appeared to secure compromised devices, and reporting characterized such behavior as resembling a vigilante or white-hat botnet. The content does not provide direct technical details on Linux.Wifatch’s own infection vector, command-and-control architecture, payloads, targeted industries, associated threat actors, or indicators of compromise beyond its identification as notable IoT malware and its apparent association with attempts to secure infected devices.
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Notable IoT malware BASHLITE BrickerBot Carna Hajime Linux.Darlloz Linux.Wifatch Mirai Remaiten
Mentioned as notable IoT malware in related listing only; no further details provided in the content.
Referenced as similar to Hajime in that it appears to attempt to secure infected devices.
"See also ... Linux.Wifatch"
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