Late last year, in several high-profile and potent DDoS attacks, Linux-targeting Mirai (identified by Trend Micro as ELF_MIRAI family) revealed just how broken the Internet of Things ecosystem is. The malware is now making headlines again, thanks to a new Windows Trojan that drastically increases its distribution capabilities.
Post from: Trendlabs Security Intelligence Blog - by Trend Micro
Mirai Widens Distribution with New Trojan that Scans More Ports