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

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

$ cat analysis.txt
=== THREAT ANALYSIS REPORT ===
Threat Name: Backdoor:Linux/Mirai.AZ!xp
Classification:
Type:Backdoor
Platform:Linux
Family:Mirai
Detection Type:Concrete
Known malware family with identified signatures
Variant:AZ
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:

This is a concrete detection of the Mirai botnet malware, specifically targeting Linux systems. The threat adds the infected device to a botnet, which is then used by attackers to conduct large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and provides backdoor access for remote control.

Severity:
Critical
VDM Static Detection:
No specific strings found for this threat
YARA Rule:
rule Backdoor_Linux_Mirai_AZ_2147819250_0
{
    meta:
        author = "threatcheck.sh"
        detection_name = "Backdoor:Linux/Mirai.AZ!xp"
        threat_id = "2147819250"
        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 = "2"
        strings_accuracy = "High"
    strings:
        $x_1_1 = {18 00 80 90 21 00 e0 a8 21 30 b1 00 ff 30 d3 00 ff 93 b4 00 4b 03 20 f8 09 24 10}  //weight: 1, accuracy: High
        $x_1_2 = {00 24 8f 99 80 cc 8f bf 00 54 8f be 00 50 8f b7 00}  //weight: 1, accuracy: High
    condition:
        (filesize < 20MB) and
        (all of ($x*))
}
Known malware which is associated with this threat:
Filename: DEMONS.mips
ac5057ecf4cf4e0cda67dc1c0f3f078b6614809278f1d634b7e69d5ef1cb77d8
05/12/2025
→VirusTotal↓Download Sample
Filename: DEMONS.mips
8aeedf21403f34ed7bcd6aa92e920d74637e87037fc84d2fa0fa5f6d512017b0
04/12/2025
→VirusTotal↓Download Sample
Remediation Steps:
Immediately isolate the affected system from the network to prevent communication with the command-and-control server. Remove the detected file and scan for other indicators of compromise. Harden the system by changing all default credentials, disabling unnecessary services like Telnet, and ensuring all software and firmware is up-to-date.
=== END REPORT ===
$ reanalyze-threat
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