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📛 Threat Title

Mirai: pmpsl

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

Description

File type: elf. Size: 36280 bytes. Tags: elf, Mirai, upx. Reporter: abuse_ch. First seen: 2026-08-04 23:51:56.

Indicators of Compromise (3)

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hash_sha256 ac787255b109b4558b0bffe85f5b4f158bd260f993b9aedb6cbf1d0b227ca5ad

IOC database

Type
hash_sha256
Value
ac787255b109b4558b0bffe85f5b4f158bd260f993b9aedb6cbf1d0b227ca5ad
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
2 threats
Description
URLhaus payload hash attributed to Mirai

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Threat Hunt — feed corroboration

Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.

Details From VirusTotal

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hash_md5 166e8c2a90bf76c09185f3e7b168a6fc

IOC database

Type
hash_md5
Value
166e8c2a90bf76c09185f3e7b168a6fc
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
2 threats
Description
URLhaus payload hash attributed to Mirai

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Threat Hunt — feed corroboration

Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.

Details From VirusTotal

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hash_sha1 fd18e9f07128584d2c119a81c698a0fa9346039e

IOC database

Type
hash_sha1
Value
fd18e9f07128584d2c119a81c698a0fa9346039e
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.

Details From VirusTotal

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References (1)

  • MalwareBazaar sample page Abuse.ch

    File type: elf. Size: 36280 bytes. Tags: elf, Mirai, upx. Reporter: abuse_ch. First seen: 2026-08-04 23:51:56.

Remediations (10)

  • web:advisory.eventussecurity.com

    The active exploitation of undisclosed vulnerabilities in the wild prompted Akamai to caution the cybersecurity community. The blog refrains from divulging vendor names to allow for responsible disclosure, patching, and remediation . The Mirai -based botnet, named InfectedSlurs, spawned from this exploit campaign.

  • web:apps.dtic.mil

    Parts, Materials and Processes Selection List ( PMPSL ) The term mechanical piece parts (non-electrical parts) is used in a broad sense in this document and includes such simple mechanical items as nuts, bolts, washers, pins, and terminals, and discrete parts that cannot be disassembled into their component sections without rendering them unfit ...

  • web:arxiv.org

    Angela Famera, Ben Hilger, Suman Bhunia, Patrick Heil 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 vari-ants that combined the old code ...

  • web:link.springer.com

    Following the public release of its source code in 2016, numerous variants have proliferated, broadening its attack surface and complicating detection and mitigation efforts. Despite extensive research on Mirai , existing analyses remain fragmented and informal, lacking a structured representation of its attack patterns.

  • web:panorays.com

    Discover the difference between remediation and mitigation in risk management and how each strategy impacts security and resilience.

  • web:publishers.standardstech.com

    DI-MISC-81277 identifies Parts, Materials, and Processes Selection List ( PMPSL ).

  • web:securityarsenal.com

    JPCERT/CC FY2025 data highlights persistent Mirai -like scanning activity targeting TCP/23. Immediate remediation of exposed Telnet services is critical.

  • 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.joesandbox.com

    Malware Analysis System Evasion Uses the "uname" system call to query kernel version information (possible evasion) Source: /tmp/ mirai .mpsl.elf (PID: 5528) Queries kernel information via 'uname': Jump to behavior May try to detect the virtual machine to hinder analysis (VM artifact strings found in memory)

  • web:www.quorumcyber.com

    Mirai initially infected and weaponised devices such as smart cameras and Realtek routers2. The botnet variant was created in a racketeering attempt by the cofounders of Protraf Solutions, an organisation offering DDoS mitigation services.

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