New xlabs_v1 Botnet Targets IoT Devices via Exposed ADB Services, Offers DDoS-for-Hire Attacks Against Servers
250/69 Friday, May 8, 2026 Cybersecurity researchers from Hunt.io have disclosed the discovery of a new Mirai-based botnet named “xlabs_v1,” which specifically targets devices exposing Android Debug Bridge (ADB) services over TCP port 5555. The botnet primarily focuses on Android TV boxes, smart TVs, set-top boxes, home routers, and various IoT devices supporting ARM, MIPS, […]
