IoT Malware (Infecting Devices to Build Mining Botnets)

IoT malware targets Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices such as routers, security cameras, DVRs, smart TVs, and other connected devices. Attackers infect these systems and turn them into part of a botnet that performs tasks like launching attacks or mining cryptocurrency. Because millions of IoT devices are always online and often poorly secured, they are attractive targets for cybercriminals. Once infected, these devices can quietly contribute computing power to large malicious networks.