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📛 Threat Title

Mirai: bot.armv5tel

Category: Mirai Published: Source updated: First seen: Last updated: Source: Abuse.ch

Description

File type: elf. Size: 1014094 bytes. Tags: elf, Gafgyt, Mirai. Reporter: abuse_ch. First seen: 2026-09-25 11:31:40.

Indicators of Compromise (3)

Each indicator is enriched from the IOC database, threat-intel feed corroboration (Threat Hunt) and VirusTotal. Click one to expand.

hash_sha256 a04547f0c0eb573b09b2aed4163a4880f224cf92ec8eba01d640be19aeb3e681 VT: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 401 Client Error: Unauthorized for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/files/a04547f0c0eb573b09b2aed4163a4880f224cf92ec8eba01d640be19aeb3e681

IOC database

Type
hash_sha256
Value
a04547f0c0eb573b09b2aed4163a4880f224cf92ec8eba01d640be19aeb3e681
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
1 threat
Description
Mirai

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Threat Hunt — feed corroboration

Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.

Details From VirusTotal

VirusTotal: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 401 Client Error: Unauthorized for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/files/a04547f0c0eb573b09b2aed4163a4880f224cf92ec8eba01d640be19aeb3e681

hash_sha1 fe0d06086993b16dc604161a4a5b069329157792 VT 27 / 75

IOC database

Type
hash_sha1
Value
fe0d06086993b16dc604161a4a5b069329157792
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
1 threat

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Threat Hunt — feed corroboration

Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.

Flagged by 27 of 75 VirusTotal vendors

VendorVerdictDetection
ALYac malicious Gen:Variant.Linux.Gafgyt.13
Antiy-AVL malicious Trojan[Exploit]/Linux.CVE-2018-10561
Arcabit malicious Trojan.Linux.Gafgyt.13
Avast malicious ELF:Hajime-Q [Trj]
Avast-Mobile malicious ELF:Mirai-QL [Trj]
AVG malicious ELF:Hajime-Q [Trj]
Avira malicious TR/LINUX.Hajime.Q
BitDefender malicious Gen:Variant.Linux.Gafgyt.13
ClamAV malicious Unix.Trojan.Mirai-10004218-0
CTX malicious elf.unknown.gafgyt
Cynet malicious Malicious (score: 99)
DrWeb malicious Linux.Rootkit.420
Emsisoft malicious Gen:Variant.Linux.Gafgyt.13 (B)
ESET-NOD32 malicious Linux/Mirai.FLD trojan
F-Secure malicious Trojan.TR/LINUX.Hajime.Q
Fortinet malicious Linux/Mirai.REAL!tr
GData malicious Gen:Variant.Linux.Gafgyt.13
Google malicious Detected
huorong malicious Trojan/Linux.Mirai.f
Ikarus malicious Trojan.Linux.Mirai
Kaspersky malicious HEUR:Exploit.Linux.CVE-2018-10561.a
Microsoft malicious Backdoor:Linux/Gafgyt.BA!xp
MicroWorld-eScan malicious Gen:Variant.Linux.Gafgyt.13
Rising malicious Backdoor.Mirai/Linux!1.BAFE (CLASSIC)
SentinelOne malicious Static AI - Malicious ELF
Tencent malicious Backdoor.Linux.Mirai.yar
VIPRE malicious Gen:Variant.Linux.Gafgyt.13

Details From VirusTotal

Basic Properties
MD529927de4a6519238478e468170866178
SHA-1fe0d06086993b16dc604161a4a5b069329157792
SHA-256a04547f0c0eb573b09b2aed4163a4880f224cf92ec8eba01d640be19aeb3e681
VHashf48ca1cd65b8a8cf4aba295d5716deeb
SSDEEP24576:zkgJ32jpc+SrNUCSfc+Fp4Wop9657yD/hGnmv:r4f1L89657yDAmv
TLSHT119254B54F890DF63C5D46B7AF65E82A833234778C3E7720699148B383B97A5F0B3A641
File typeELF
File type tagelf
MagicELF 32-bit LSB executable, ARM, EABI5 version 1 (SYSV), statically linked, for GNU/Linux 3.2.0, not stripped
File size990.3 KB
History
First seen on VirusTotal2026-09-25 11:34 UTC
Last submission2026-09-25 11:34 UTC
Last analysis2026-09-25 11:34 UTC
Last modified on VirusTotal2026-09-25 17:18 UTC
Known Names
  • 2b97nx6y6.exe
  • bot.armv5tel.elf
hash_md5 29927de4a6519238478e468170866178 VT 27 / 75

IOC database

Type
hash_md5
Value
29927de4a6519238478e468170866178
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
1 threat

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Threat Hunt — feed corroboration

Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.

Flagged by 27 of 75 VirusTotal vendors

VendorVerdictDetection
ALYac malicious Gen:Variant.Linux.Gafgyt.13
Antiy-AVL malicious Trojan[Exploit]/Linux.CVE-2018-10561
Arcabit malicious Trojan.Linux.Gafgyt.13
Avast malicious ELF:Hajime-Q [Trj]
Avast-Mobile malicious ELF:Mirai-QL [Trj]
AVG malicious ELF:Hajime-Q [Trj]
Avira malicious TR/LINUX.Hajime.Q
BitDefender malicious Gen:Variant.Linux.Gafgyt.13
ClamAV malicious Unix.Trojan.Mirai-10004218-0
CTX malicious elf.unknown.gafgyt
Cynet malicious Malicious (score: 99)
DrWeb malicious Linux.Rootkit.420
Emsisoft malicious Gen:Variant.Linux.Gafgyt.13 (B)
ESET-NOD32 malicious Linux/Mirai.FLD trojan
F-Secure malicious Trojan.TR/LINUX.Hajime.Q
Fortinet malicious Linux/Mirai.REAL!tr
GData malicious Gen:Variant.Linux.Gafgyt.13
Google malicious Detected
huorong malicious Trojan/Linux.Mirai.f
Ikarus malicious Trojan.Linux.Mirai
Kaspersky malicious HEUR:Exploit.Linux.CVE-2018-10561.a
Microsoft malicious Backdoor:Linux/Gafgyt.BA!xp
MicroWorld-eScan malicious Gen:Variant.Linux.Gafgyt.13
Rising malicious Backdoor.Mirai/Linux!1.BAFE (CLASSIC)
SentinelOne malicious Static AI - Malicious ELF
Tencent malicious Backdoor.Linux.Mirai.yar
VIPRE malicious Gen:Variant.Linux.Gafgyt.13

Details From VirusTotal

Basic Properties
MD529927de4a6519238478e468170866178
SHA-1fe0d06086993b16dc604161a4a5b069329157792
SHA-256a04547f0c0eb573b09b2aed4163a4880f224cf92ec8eba01d640be19aeb3e681
VHashf48ca1cd65b8a8cf4aba295d5716deeb
SSDEEP24576:zkgJ32jpc+SrNUCSfc+Fp4Wop9657yD/hGnmv:r4f1L89657yDAmv
TLSHT119254B54F890DF63C5D46B7AF65E82A833234778C3E7720699148B383B97A5F0B3A641
File typeELF
File type tagelf
MagicELF 32-bit LSB executable, ARM, EABI5 version 1 (SYSV), statically linked, for GNU/Linux 3.2.0, not stripped
File size990.3 KB
History
First seen on VirusTotal2026-09-25 11:34 UTC
Last submission2026-09-25 11:34 UTC
Last analysis2026-09-25 11:34 UTC
Last modified on VirusTotal2026-09-25 17:18 UTC
Known Names
  • 2b97nx6y6.exe
  • bot.armv5tel.elf

References (1)

  • MalwareBazaar sample page Abuse.ch

    File type: elf. Size: 1014094 bytes. Tags: elf, Gafgyt, Mirai. Reporter: abuse_ch. First seen: 2026-09-25 11:31:40.

Remediations (10)

  • web:any.run

    Mirai is a self-propagating malware that scans the internet for vulnerable IoT devices and infects them to create a botnet. Mirai variants utilize lists of common default credentials to gain access to devices. Mirai's primary use is for launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, but it has also been used for cryptocurrency mining.

  • web:arxiv.org

    Abstract—Mirai is undoubtedly one of the most significant Internet of Things (IoT) botnet attacks in history. In terms of its detrimental effects, seamless spread, and low detection rate, it surpassed its predecessors. Its developers released the source code, which triggered the development of several variants that combined the old code with newer vulnerabilities found on popular IoT devices ...

  • web:dailysecurityreview.com

    The Mirai botnet, a notorious piece of malware, launched devastating DDoS attacks in 2016. This blog post delves into its origins, spread, impact, and the ongoing threat it represents, providing crucial information on mitigating Mirai botnet risks.

  • web:dailysecurityreview.com

    A new Mirai botnet is using zero-day exploits to target industrial routers and smart home devices, launching high-intensity DDoS attacks. Learn about the vulnerabilities and how to protect your systems.

  • web:github.com

    Mirai is a malware botnet that infects Internet of Things (IoT) devices using default or weak login credentials. Once infected, these devices are controlled by a command-and-control (CnC) server and can be used to launch DDoS attacks. This repo is a fork of the original leaked source code and includes components such as: The bot (runs on IoT devices) The CnC server The loader (infects devices ...

  • web:rruzi.github.io

    Based on relevant characteristics, we have associated a batch of similar samples. They are more concise and more similar to the original Mirai in terms of code function and structure design. It is speculated that they may be earlier bot versions. From the naming method of the C2, it conforms to the consistent style of the CatDDoS group - that is, having a special preference for "cats". The ...

  • web:securityarsenal.com

    New Mirai -based Evooo1Bot botnet hijacks internet-facing routers and Linux devices as SOCKS5 traffic relays. Detection rules, hunting queries, and hardening steps inside.

  • web:trainsec.net

    Final Thoughts: A Call to Continuous Mastery Unpacking an ARM-based Mirai sample exemplifies the thrill and challenge of modern cybersecurity work. As IoT devices and Linux-based systems become more ubiquitous in enterprise networks, staying on top of evolving threats is essential. Take this as your motivation to keep refining your reverse engineering, malware analysis, and forensics ...

  • web:westoahu.hawaii.edu

    Practicing proper mitigation techniques and being proactive can help reduce device vulnerabilities, and prevent the creation of more bots and limit the resources botnet operators have. References [1] Cloudflare. (2017, December 14). Inside the Infamous Mirai IoT Botnet: A Retrospective.

  • web:www.sciencedirect.com

    In the specific context of Mirai botnet detection and mitigation , several approaches have been presented in the literature. Some works focus on studying the behavior of the Mirai botnet, examining and monitoring its propagation and impact within networked systems [85], [86], [87].

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