Hakai

Malware type
ddos
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:25:38

Context

Hakai is a Mirai-based malware variant known primarily for conducting distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. It targets IoT devices, using vulnerabilities to propagate and compromise systems across a network.

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Elf.Hakai (report)
  • researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com — Unit42 Finds New Mirai Gafgyt Iotlinux Botnet Campaigns (report)

External references