New Eleven11bot Hacks 86,000 IP Cameras for Large-Scale DDoS Attack

The newly identified Eleven11bot malware has compromised over 86,000 IP cameras across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, transforming these devices into a massive botnet for launching large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.

This incident, detailed in the Q1 2025 DDoS overview from StormWall’s global scrubbing centers, underscores the escalating sophistication of cyber threats targeting Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure.

Unprecedented Breach Exploits IoT Vulnerabilities

The attack, which aligns with the alarming trends of carpet bombing and API-targeted assaults, has hit critical sectors including telecommunications and government systems, revealing the urgent need for robust cybersecurity defenses in an increasingly connected world.

The Eleven11bot leverages previously undocumented vulnerabilities in IP camera firmware, exploiting weak default credentials and unpatched software to gain control over devices.

Once infected, these cameras are weaponized to execute multi-vector DDoS attacks, combining UDP, TCP, and HTTP floods in rapid succession a ...