Botnet

Hajime

First seen: 2016-10 • Status: inactive

Currently Inactive

Hajime was a mysterious botnet that claimed to protect IoT devices by closing security holes. No one knows who made it.

Overview

Hajime was an IoT botnet that claimed to be securing devices by closing vulnerable ports. Its creator's intentions remain unknown.

How It Spreads

  • Telnet brute force
  • P2P propagation

What It Does

  • Closes vulnerable ports
  • Blocks other malware
  • P2P communication

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Target Platforms

Linux (IoT)

Detection Tips

  • Monitor for Hajime signatures
  • Watch for port closure

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1110

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Update IoT firmware

  2. 2.

    Still remove as unauthorized software

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Mirai

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