LINUX-DARLLOZLinux.Darlloz

Linux.Darlloz is a worm which infects Linux embedded systems. Linux.Darlloz was first discovered by Symantec in 2013.[3] Linux.Darlloz targets the Internet of things and infects routers, security cameras, set-top boxes by exploiting a PHP vulnerability. The worm was based on a Proof of concept code that was released in October 2013. inux.Darlloz utilizes vulnerability (CVE-2012-1823) to exploit systems in order to compromise systems. Linux.Darlloz was later found in March 2014 to have started mining crypto currencies such as Mincoin and Dogecoin. Linux.Aidra, the malware that Linux.Darlloz attempts usurp - like some of the variants of Darlloz, Linux.Aidra targets smaller devices, specifically cable and DSL modems. The worm adds them to a botnet, which can be utilized by the attackers to perform DDoS attacks.