Dark Nexus
- First seen
- 2020-03-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- botnet, ddos
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 14:24:07
Targeted industries: technology-and-telecommunications energy-and-utilities financial-services
Context
Dark Nexus is a botnet primarily targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices, using them for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. It is known for its rapid propagation and adaptability against various device architectures.
Reports & references
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Elf.Darknexus (report)
- stratosphereips.org — Dark Nexus The Old The New And The Ugly (report)
- Trend Micro — The Evolution Of Iot Linux Malware Based On Mitre Att&Ck Ttps (report)