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XorDDoS Malware

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Linux DDoS botnet

Source Attribution

Origin
MITRE
Source
Researchers/Microsoft
Verified
2026-08-26T16:07:01.550Z
Confidence
high

Source: Researchers/Microsoft · Verified: 2026-08-26T16:07:01.550Z · Confidence: high

Security Timeline

  • discovered XorDDoS Malware first observed
  • updated Encyclopedia entry reviewed (Phase 45C)

Quick Answer

XorDDoS is a Linux DDoS botnet that spreads through SSH credential brute-force. (attributes recorded from Researchers/Microsoft).

Definition

XorDDoS is a Linux DDoS botnet that spreads through SSH credential brute-force.

Overview

XorDDoS is a Linux DDoS botnet that spreads through SSH credential brute-force.

Behavior

  • XOR-obfuscated
  • brute-force SSH

First Seen

2014-09

Target

Linux DDoS botnet

Malware Intelligence

Family: XorDDoS Malware

Techniques: T1071, T1059

Targets: Linux DDoS botnet

Behavior:
  • XOR-obfuscated
  • brute-force SSH

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