Masjesu Botnet Emerges as DDoS-for-Hire Service Targeting IoT Devices

The Masjesu botnet has been identified as a DDoS-for-hire service advertised on Telegram since its emergence in 2023. It targets a broad range of IoT devices, including routers and gateways, across multiple hardware architectures. Cybersecurity researchers disclosed its operations, highlighting its stealthy design for launching distributed denial-of-service attacks. No specific CVE IDs, attack volumes, or geographic concentrations were mentioned in the available details. The botnet's primary function is to enable paid DDoS attacks against unspecified victims.