Mirai Botnet Targets Juniper Routers With Default Passwords

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Mirai Botnet Targets Juniper Routers With Default Passwords - 7d

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Juniper Networks has issued a warning that their Session Smart Routers (SSR) are being targeted by the Mirai botnet. This malicious software is exploiting devices that still use default passwords, leading to infections and the routers being used as part of a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The company is urging all SSR users to change their default passwords immediately, following reports of anomalous activity since December 11, 2024.

The Mirai botnet is known for scanning networks for vulnerabilities and default credentials to gain access to devices. Once infected, these devices can be used to launch attacks against other systems. Juniper advises users to not only update passwords but also to audit access logs for suspicious activity, implement firewalls to block unauthorized access, and keep their software updated. If a system is infected, Juniper recommends reimaging the system entirely because changes made by the malware are hard to detect.

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@screaminggoat - Juniper : Juniper warns that customers with Juniper Session Smart Routers (SSR) are getting infected with Mirai DDoS botnet malware because they didn't change from the default password. 🤦‍♂️ - 7d
supportportal.juniper.net - Juniper : Juniper warns that customers with Juniper Session Smart Routers (SSR) are getting infected with Mirai DDoS botnet malware because they didn't change from the default password. 🤦‍♂️ - 7d
OODAloop - Juniper Networks is warning of a Mirai botnet which is targeting their session smart routers (SSR). Routers using default passwords are being targeted in the botnet infection campaign. - 7d
Security Affairs - Juniper Networks warns that a Mirai botnet is targeting Session Smart Router (SSR) products with default passwords. - 7d
The Hacker News - Juniper Networks is warning that Session Smart Router (SSR) products with default passwords are being targeted as part of a malicious campaign that deploys the Mirai botnet malware. - 7d
@BleepingComputer - Juniper Networks has warned customers of Mirai malware attacks targeting and infecting Session Smart routers using default credentials. - 7d
Over Security - Juniper Networks has warned customers of Mirai malware attacks targeting and infecting Session Smart routers using default credentials. - 6d
@AAKL - This is a couple of days-old. Juniper: Session Smart Router: Mirai malware found on systems when the default password remains unchanged ? More: Juniper Warns of Mirai Botnet Targeting SSR Devices with - 6d
social.tchncs.de - Juniper: Session Smart Router: Mirai malware found on systems when the default password remains unchanged - 6d
Malware Analysis, News and Indicators - Mirai botnet actively targeting vulnerable Juniper routers - 6d
www.scworld.com - Mirai botnet actively targeting vulnerable Juniper routers - 6d
Security Risk Advisors - The Hacker News article about Juniper routers being exploited by Mirai Botnet - 6d
Latest from TechRadar - TechRadar article about Mirai botnet targeting Juniper routers - 6d

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HashTags: Juniper MiraiBotnet CyberSecurity
Company: Juniper
Target: Juniper SSR Users
Attacker: Mirai Botnet
Product: Session Smart Routers
Feature: default password
Type: Malware
Severity: Medium

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