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BleepingComputer
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June 07, 2026 at 14:17 UTC
C0XMO botnet spreads via DD-WRT router flaw, kills rival malware
By Bill Toulas
AI Summary
A new Gafgyt botnet variant dubbed C0XMO is actively exploiting a vulnerability in DD-WRT router firmware, targeting multiple CPU architectures and programmatically terminating competing malware processes to monopolize infected devices. Security teams managing DD-WRT-based network infrastructure should audit for compromise indicators, as the botnet's cross-architecture capability broadens its attack surface significantly.
Relevance score: 80.0/100
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