Silex
Aliases: silexbot
- First seen
- 2019-06-25 00:00:00
- Malware type
- wiper
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 14:29:43
Context
Silex, also known as silexbot, is a type of wiper malware that targets IoT devices. It is known for rendering devices inoperable by deleting their storage, dropping firewall rules, and halting network functionality. The malware mainly aimed to create havoc by sabotaging the operation of compromised devices.
Reports & references
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Elf.Silex (report)
- bleepingcomputer.com — New Silex Malware Trashes Iot Devices Using Default Passwords (report)