TF-1861612
high
📛 Threat Title
Lynx: Domain that is used for botnet Command&control (C&C) lynxchatdy3tgcuijsqofhssopcepirjfq2f4pvb5qd4un4dhqyxswqd.onion
Description
Indicator that identifies a botnet command&control server (C&C). IOC type: Domain that is used for botnet Command&control (C&C). Attributed malware: Lynx. Confidence: 100. First seen: 2026-07-28 15:29:56 UTC. Reporter: TheRavenFile. Tags: lynx, Ransomware.
Indicators of Compromise (1)
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lynxchatdy3tgcuijsqofhssopcepirjfq2f4pvb5qd4un4dhqyxswqd.onion
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IOC database
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lynxchatdy3tgcuijsqofhssopcepirjfq2f4pvb5qd4un4dhqyxswqd.onion- First seen
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- Description
- Imported from threat-intel feed: threatview.io
Threat Hunt — feed corroboration
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References (3)
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ThreatFox IOCs
Indicator that identifies a botnet command&control server (C&C). IOC type: Domain that is used for botnet Command&control (C&C). Attributed malware: Lynx. Confidence: 100. First seen: 2026-07-28 15:29:56 UTC. Reporter: TheRavenFile. Tags: lynx, Ransomware.
Remediations (10)
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web:feodotracker.abuse.ch
The chart below shows the top botnet C&C hosting network by ASN. Top botnet C&C hosting networks in total (counting online and offline botnet C&C servers):
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web:help.bitsighttech.com
⇤ Compromised Systems Findings The Botnet Infections risk vector is an indication of a host participating in a botnet , including active bots and Command and Control servers ( C&C servers). Navi...
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web:layerlogix.com
Central to their operation is the Command and Control (C&C) infrastructure, which enables botmasters to issue instructions to infected machines. Understanding the mechanisms of C&C and the geolocation of botnets is crucial for developing effective countermeasures.
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web:networkthreatdetection.com
Learn how recognizing botnet command and control patterns reveals hidden threats and keeps your network safe from malicious attacks.
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web:www.linkedin.com
The command and control (C&C) infrastructure is the backbone of a botnet . It is how botmasters (the attackers controlling the botnet ) communicate with compromised devices.
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web:www.radware.com
4. Use sinkholing to study botnets and contain threats: Instead of blocking all botnet traffic immediately, redirect suspicious traffic to a controlled sinkhole server. This allows you to observe the botnet's C&C communication patterns and gather intelligence on infrastructure, malware distribution, and attacker motives. 5.
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web:www.spamhaus.com
What is the extended Botnet Controller List (eBCL)? This dataset contains single IPv4 addresses used by miscreants to control infected devices, otherwise known as Botnet Command and Controllers, C&Cs , or C2s. At its heart, the eBCL is a "drop all traffic" list detailing the worst of the worse.
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web:www.spamhaus.com
The IP address locations of botnet command and control servers being used to control computers infected with malware.
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web:www.spamhaus.org
About the Data The Spamhaus Botnet Controller List (BCL) is a specialized, advisory "drop all traffic" list. It consists of IP addresses that are actively used by cybercriminals to control malware-infected computers (bots). This is a high-confidence list, with false positives being extremely rare, to block as much high-risk, malicious traffic as possible.
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web:www.spamhaus.org
Introduction What is Spamhaus CERT Insight Portal? Enriched data: Botnet C&C activity in your region Using the portal: Even better functionality How can I access the portal? In 2025, botnet command & controller (C&C) activity detected by Spamhaus increased 56% - a stark reminder that the botnet threat landscape is evolving faster than ever.
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Reputation of linked indicators
DomScan scores the domains, AbuseIPDB + GreyNoise score the IPs. Verdicts are per-indicator — this is a roll-up, so no lookup is triggered by opening this page.
| Indicator | Type | Verdict | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
lynxchatdy3tgcuijsqofhssopcepirjfq2f4pvb5qd4un4dhqyxswqd.onion |
domain | critical | 38 |