Masjesu Botnet Emerges as DDoS-for-Hire Service Targeting Global IoT Devices

A new cybersecurity threat called the Masjesu Botnet has emerged as a DDoS-for-hire service, specifically targeting Internet of Things devices around the world. The botnet allows malicious actors to rent out distributed denial-of-service attacks, turning vulnerable connected devices into weapons that can overwhelm and take down websites and online services. Security researchers are warning organizations to secure their IoT infrastructure as this service makes powerful cyberattacks accessible to a wider range of criminals.