user@threatcheck.sh ~ threat-analysis
bash
$ analyze-threat Backdoor:Linux/Mirai.AE!xp
Backdoor:Linux/Mirai.AE!xp - Windows Defender threat signature analysis

Backdoor:Linux/Mirai.AE!xp - Windows Defender Threat Analysis

$ cat analysis.txt
=== THREAT ANALYSIS REPORT ===
Threat Name: Backdoor:Linux/Mirai.AE!xp
Classification:
Type:Backdoor
Platform:Linux
Family:Mirai
Detection Type:Concrete
Known malware family with identified signatures
Variant:AE
Specific signature variant within the malware family
Suffix:!xp
Confidence:Very High
False-Positive Risk:Low

Concrete signature match: Backdoor - Provides unauthorized remote access for Linux platform, family Mirai

Summary:

Backdoor:Linux/Mirai.AE!xp is a concrete detection of a Mirai botnet variant targeting Linux systems. This malware typically infects IoT devices and servers, turning them into bots to launch large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. Its presence indicates the compromised system is now part of a malicious botnet infrastructure.

Severity:
Critical
VDM Static Detection:
No specific strings found for this threat
YARA Rule:
rule Backdoor_Linux_Mirai_AE_2147814694_0
{
    meta:
        author = "threatcheck.sh"
        detection_name = "Backdoor:Linux/Mirai.AE!xp"
        threat_id = "2147814694"
        type = "Backdoor"
        platform = "Linux: Linux platform"
        family = "Mirai"
        severity = "Critical"
        info = "xp: an internal category used to refer to some threats"
        signature_type = "SIGNATURE_TYPE_ELFHSTR_EXT"
        threshold = "4"
        strings_accuracy = "High"
    strings:
        $x_1_1 = "PROT_EXEC" ascii //weight: 1
        $x_1_2 = "/proc/self/exe7" ascii //weight: 1
        $x_1_3 = "/proc/semn" ascii //weight: 1
        $x_1_4 = "antihoney" ascii //weight: 1
        $x_1_5 = "chmon7" ascii //weight: 1
        $x_1_6 = "mdebung.Hi32" ascii //weight: 1
    condition:
        (filesize < 20MB) and
        (4 of ($x*))
}
Known malware which is associated with this threat:
Filename: hmpsl
60bd23c1b45f3d2f393fe1d0d71e6ce2559041685076e949a1211c9137c5443c
20/01/2026
→VirusTotal↓Download Sample
Filename: hmips
ec2209d46cf807a01c35b322e851a96e971f401b7922cbf354e3fab9692b2df9
20/01/2026
→VirusTotal↓Download Sample
Remediation Steps:
Immediately isolate the infected Linux system. Perform a full system scan with an updated antivirus/EDR solution to remove the malware. Change all system and service credentials, and apply all available security patches to prevent re-infection. Monitor network traffic for unusual outbound connections.
=== END REPORT ===
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