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Masuta

aka PureMasuta

Masuta is a variant of Mirai that targets IoT devices, primarily routers, using dictionary attacks to target weak credentials.

Masuta, also known as PureMasuta, is a Linux malware family operated by Nexus Zeta.

Background

Masuta is a Mirai offshoot that goes after IoT devices, chiefly routers, leveraging dictionary attacks against weak credentials. A further branch, PureMasuta, exploits the EDB 38722 D-Link HNAP Bug.

Source: Malpedia (Fraunhofer FKIE).