Record-breaking Kimwolf DDoS botnet released new, stealthier version

Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 has uncovered a new version of the Kimwolf Android and IoT botnet that adds stealth to its DDoS attacks and multiple backup mechanisms designed to keep infected devices connected when command-and-control (C2) servers are disrupted. The variant, dubbed Kimwolf v7, was discovered on February 3, 2026, during threat-hunting efforts that … The post Record-breaking Kimwolf DDoS botnet released new, stealthier version appeared first on CyberInsider.