Botnet

A new botnet known as GoBruteforcer has emerged, focusing on brute-force attacks against Linux servers. The threat was reported by IT Security News on January 12, 2026. Details highlight the botnet's specific targeting of these systems.

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A Go-based botnet known as GoBruteforcer is scanning and compromising Linux servers globally by brute-forcing weak passwords on exposed services like FTP, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. Check Point Research has identified a 2025 variant that has infected tens of thousands of machines, putting over 50,000 internet-facing servers at risk. The attacks exploit common defaults from AI-generated configurations and legacy setups.