After hacking millions of devices, DoJ operation shuts down RSocks botnet [TechSpot]

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The RSOCKS botnet originally targeted IoT devices such as industrial control systems, clocks, streaming devices, etc. As the botnet grew, it expanded to include standard desktop, laptop, and Android-based devices. IPs from these devices were collected, stored, and sold to any hacker willing to pay the asking price via a…