VERY IMPORTANT

A previously undocumented Linux botnet named Evooo1Bot has been discovered, actively targeting Internet-facing devices since July 2026. Built upon Mirai's DDoS engine, it extends functionality with encrypted C2 communications, SSH brute-force scanning, SOCKS relay capabilities, credential sniffing, and an integrated exploit arsenal. The malware employs multi-layer string encryption using AES-256-CTR, ChaCha20, and XOR-based key derivation. It exploits numerous vulnerabilities across edge devices, routers, and enterprise applications. The reverse SOCKS relay module transforms compromised devices into persistent proxies, enabling attackers to conceal their origin and pivot into internal networks. The botnet features 28 remote commands organized into modules for persistence, self-update, file transfer, interactive shell, sniffing, proxy relay, SSH scanning, DDoS attacks, and CVE exploitation. Multiple persistence mechanisms ensure continued operation across systemd, SysV init, cron, and shell profiles.