Massive gambling network doubles as hidden C2 and anonymity infrastructure, researchers say

A sprawling network that’s seemingly maintained to serve (illegal) online gambling opportunities and deliver malware to Indonesian citizens is likely also being used to provide threat actors command and control (C2) and anonymity services. “The infrastructure has been active for at least 14 years and currently spans 328,039 domains: 236,433 purchased domains, 90,125 hacked websites, and 1,481 hijacked subdomains, including subdomains of government websites,” says Kobi Ben Naim, CEO and Head of Research at Malanta. … More →

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