KadNap Malware Infects 14,000+ Edge Devices to Power Stealth Proxy Botnet

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KadNap Malware Infects 14,000+ Edge Devices to Power Stealth Proxy Botnet

Thehackernews •[email protected] (The Hacker News) • March 10, 2026

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KadNap Malware Infects 14,000+ Edge Devices for Proxy Botnet Operations The KadNap malware has infected over 14,000 edge devices, primarily targeting ASUS routers, to create a decentralized proxy botnet. This botnet utilizes a custom version of the Kademlia Distributed Hash Table protocol, complicating efforts to identify and disrupt its command-and-control infrastructure. The malware has been active since August 2025, raising significant concerns about its potential for cybercrime activities. 22 sources 67

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