Murdoc Botnet

Murdoc Botnet is a Mirai-derived botnet. The provided content identifies it as one of several botnets using Mirai malware, alongside Aisuru, Tiny Mantis, Lzrd, and Resgod. Mirai is described as malware that scans for insecure IoT devices such as home routers and cameras, and its leaked source code has enabled extensive reuse and modification into many variants. The broader reporting attributes continued botnet growth in part to Mirai variants targeting insecure IoT and Android devices, with botnet operators offering access to infected devices as for-hire criminal services via platforms such as Discord and Telegram. One cited context specifically describes Murdoc Botnet as a Mirai variant exploiting AVTECH IP cameras and Huawei routers, indicating those device types as associated infection targets. High-confidence behavioral context from the source material supports that Mirai-family botnets are commonly used for botnet operations including DDoS activity and rely on exposed devices that still use default credentials or lack updates. No specific threat actor attribution, unique Murdoc-specific capabilities, or indicators of compromise are provided in the content.