More than a dozen n-day vulnerability exploits for various IoT devices, including Netgear and Zyxel products, have been leveraged to facilitate initial access, with the targeted devices establishing C2 communications to determine the usability of the bot for the proxy network and eventual connection with the NSOCKS proxy service.
Shaun Nichols is a reporter for The Stack, a technology news publication. His articles cover a wide range of topics in the tech industry, including product releases, legal battles, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. His work has also been featured in TechTarget, further establishing his expertise in the field.