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Each directory covers a botnet family with a brief summary and machine-readable indicators of compromise (IoCs).\r\n\r\nThis repo consolidates prior community research with original Deepfield ERT analysis. See individual READMEs for references and attribution.\r\n\r\n\u003e **Note:**\r\n\u003e - Indicators are provided in their raw (not defanged) form so they can be consumed directly by detection tooling. Exercise caution when handling URLs and domains.\r\n\u003e - Some indicators contain offensive or vulgar language chosen by threat actors for branding or anti-analysis purposes. These are reproduced verbatim to facilitate detection and attribution.\r\n\r\n## Contents\r\n\r\n| Directory | Description |\r\n|-----------|-------------|\r\n| [aisuru](aisuru/) | Mirai-derivative DDoS botnet, active since August 2024 |\r\n| [cecbot](cecbot/) | CECbot: Android TV botnet with HDMI-CEC abuse, successor to Katana |\r\n| [drifter](drifter/) | Independent DDoS botnet on ADB attack surface, CCTV-themed C2 domains |\r\n| [cecilio](cecilio/) | CatDDoS derivative with modified RC4 cipher, OpenNIC C2 |\r\n| [jackskid](jackskid/) | Mirai variant sharing code lineage with Aisuru, DoH C2 via mbedTLS |\r\n| [katana](katana/) | Mirai variant with on-device compiled rootkit, targeting Android TV set-top boxes |\r\n| [kimwolf](kimwolf/) | Dual-purpose residential proxy and DDoS botnet, 3M+ devices observed |\r\n| [maskify](maskify/) | Dual-purpose proxy/DDoS botnet with ENS, IPFS, and custom P2P mesh |\r\n| [mossadproxy](mossadproxy/) | Android TV/IoT DDoS botnet via ADB, operationally linked to ecosystem |\r\n| [potassium](potassium/) | Mirai variant with SHELL/SHOUT reverse-shell protocol on the C2 channel, three rotating campaigns from one codebase |\r\n\r\n## Reports\r\n\r\nStandalone analyses that don't map to a single botnet family.\r\n\r\n| Date | Report | Description |\r\n|------|--------|-------------|\r\n| 2026-03-19 | [Pray4Bandwidth](reports/2026-03-19-xiongmai-packetsdk-ipidea.md) | Xiongmai DVR campaign deploying IPRoyal Pawns and IPIDEA PacketSDK via Mirai-derived downloader |\r\n| 2026-03-20 | [Aisuru ecosystem](reports/2026-03-20-aisuru-ecosystem.md) | Four DDoS botnets traced to one ecosystem via shared code, crypto, and infrastructure |\r\n\r\n## Feedback\r\n\r\nWe welcome corrections, additional IoCs, and other feedback. Reach out to us on Mastodon at [@deepfield@infosec.exchange](https://infosec.exchange/@deepfield/).\r\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fdeepfield%2Fpublic-research","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fdeepfield%2Fpublic-research","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fdeepfield%2Fpublic-research/lists"}