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

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

$ cat analysis.txt
=== THREAT ANALYSIS REPORT ===
Threat Name: Backdoor:Linux/Mirai.BD!xp
Classification:
Type:Backdoor
Platform:Linux
Family:Mirai
Detection Type:Concrete
Known malware family with identified signatures
Variant:BD
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 detection identifies a variant of the Mirai botnet malware, which targets Linux-based Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The malware spreads by exploiting weak or default credentials, creating a backdoor to enlist the device into a botnet for use in large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.

Severity:
Critical
VDM Static Detection:
No specific strings found for this threat
YARA Rule:
rule Backdoor_Linux_Mirai_BD_2147819262_0
{
    meta:
        author = "threatcheck.sh"
        detection_name = "Backdoor:Linux/Mirai.BD!xp"
        threat_id = "2147819262"
        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 = "6"
        strings_accuracy = "High"
    strings:
        $x_2_1 = "dreambox" ascii //weight: 2
        $x_2_2 = "xmhdipc" ascii //weight: 2
        $x_1_3 = "Is$uper@dmin" ascii //weight: 1
        $x_1_4 = "meinsm" ascii //weight: 1
    condition:
        (filesize < 20MB) and
        (all of ($x*))
}
Known malware which is associated with this threat:
Filename: DEMONS.m68k
1827c35fbd718f99feb2302ac64315b5a990ead3b43ca1adb9cc2981d91772b8
05/12/2025
→VirusTotal↓Download Sample
Filename: DEMONS.m68k
d68d64c882bd54e0355eb7f2ecf342790c4d49b80b84b1b110c107929ab4bce0
04/12/2025
→VirusTotal↓Download Sample
Remediation Steps:
Immediately quarantine and delete the detected file. If the file originated from an IoT or embedded Linux device, isolate it from the network, perform a factory reset, and change its default password. Harden all network devices by using strong, unique passwords and keeping firmware updated.
=== END REPORT ===
$ reanalyze-threat
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