Editor's note
The Mirai botnet has affected hundreds of thousands of internet of things (IoT) devices since it first emerged in the fall of 2016. With its original malware and countless spinoffs, Mirai has kept security professionals busy and launched a new era of IoT security threats.
Understanding what happened with Mirai -- and what is still happening -- can go a long way to strengthening distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack defense. This guide is a collection of the most important events and takeaways from the outbreak of the Mirai botnet and its variants.
1The threat doesn't end with Mirai
Hackers have leapt through the window Mirai opened and created spinoffs of the original malware. Different malware instances and botnets used Mirai as a starting point and implemented new functionality to target routers and other IoT devices.
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How does BrickerBot threaten enterprise IoT devices?
BrickerBot is similar to other IoT malware like Mirai, Hajime and others. Expert Judith Myerson explains what makes BrickerBot different, and what can be done to defend against it. Read Now
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Hajime malware: How does it differ from the Mirai worm?
Hajime malware was discovered to have links to the Mirai botnet that launched powerful DDoS attacks last year. Expert Nick Lewis explains how Hajime differs from Mirai. Read Now
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More than 2,000 TalkTalk routers hijacked by Mirai botnet variant
Security researchers are urging ISPs to issue emergency patches for Marai botnet infections after 2,374 TalkTalk routers were linked in a regional botnet Read Now
2How the threat of the Mirai botnet got so bad
From the Dyn disruption that took down part of the internet to the botnet attack on the largest telecom company in Germany, here is a look at the early history of the Mirai botnet and how it put the world on notice.
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In a post-Mirai world, the FTC wants more secure routers from D-Link
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against D-Link, and experts said the move was likely to push more secure routers in the wake of the Mirai botnet attacks. Read Now
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Suspect in Mirai malware attack on Deutsche Telekom arrested
News roundup: U.K. authorities arrested a suspect in the Mirai malware attack on Deutsche Telekom. Plus, a judge denies a government request to collect fingerprints, and more. Read Now
3How to stop the Mirai botnet in its tracks
Since hackers were able to cause such widespread disruption with Mirai, the security industry was forced to develop new tactics and defenses for these massive DDoS attacks. These are the lessons the world has learned and the options available to mitigate the effects of another Mirai botnet.
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What can enterprises do to prevent an IoT botnet attack?
An IoT botnet attack on Huawei home routers showed similarities to the Mirai malware. Expert Judith Myerson explains the threat and how enterprises can protect themselves. Read Now
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Corero Network Security on why DDoS mitigation strategy must improve
Corero Network Security's Dave Larson talks with SearchSecurity about how the Mirai botnet attacks have forced companies to change their DDoS mitigation strategy. Read Now
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Get the best botnet protection with the right array of tools
Enterprise anti-botnet defenses, to be effective, must be added in multiple layers. No single security product will do the trick, but the right combo of tools can. Read Now