Hajime

Hajime (Japanese for "beginning") is a malware which appears to be similar to the Wifatch malware in that it appears to attempt to secure devices. Hajime is also far more advanced than Mirai. Written in C, Operating system Linux ,Type Botnet. Hajime is similar to Mirai in its method of how it manages to compromise systems. One of the key differences with Mirai is that it uses a peer-to-peer network for communications.

Known Variants

Hajime IoT botnet with peer-to-peer C2 capabilities, often updated to avoid detection

Mitigation Strategies

Secure IoT devices by disabling default credentials and applying firmware updates regularly. Use network segmentation to isolate IoT devices from critical systems and monitor network activity for botnet-like behavior.

Targeted Industries or Sectors

Primarily affects IoT-heavy industries, such as manufacturing, logistics, and smart homes.

Associated Threat Actors

The Hajime botnet’s creator remains anonymous, but it has been described as more defensive, targeting rival botnets in some campaigns.

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