New Mirai-Based Linux Botnet 'Evooo1Bot' Turns Victims Into Proxies

Reported 14 Aug 2026 by otx · Severity: medium

A sophisticated Linux botnet named Evooo1Bot has been actively targeting internet-facing devices since July 2026, exploiting multiple vulnerabilities in edge devices across diverse regions. Built on the leaked Mirai source code, this modular botnet features significantly enhanced