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C0XMO botnet spreads via DD-WRT router flaw, kills rival malware
A new variant of the Gafgyt botnet called C0XMO is exploiting a vulnerability in DD-WRT router firmware. It can spread to other devices with diverse CPU architectures and eliminates competing malware on infected systems.
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