Juniper Networks is alerting users to a malicious campaign that uses the Mirai botnet malware to target Session Smart Router (SSR) devices with default passwords.
On December 11, 2024, “several customers” noticed unusual activity on their Session Smart Network (SSN) platforms, prompting the business to issue the advise.
According to the report, these systems were infected with the Mirai malware and then utilized as a source for DDoS attacks against other devices that were connected to their network. “Default passwords were being used on all affected systems.
Since its source code was disclosed in 2016, Mirai has given rise to a number of variations read more about Juniper Warns of Mirai Botnet Targeting SSR Devices with Default Passwords.
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