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The Dark Frost Enigma: An Unexpectedly Prevalent Botnet Author Profile

Allen West is a Security Researcher on Akamai's Security Intelligence Response Team who loves investigating threats and building tools. He is currently pursuing his master's degree in Information Security and Assurance from Carnegie Mellon University. He received his undergraduate degree in Cybersecurity from Northeastern University, and he is a Marine Corps veteran. During his free time, Allen loves to travel, hike, swim — anything outdoors and adventurous.

Editorial and additional commentary by Eliad Kimhy and Tricia Howard

Executive summary

\r\n Akamai's Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) has identified a new botnet , dubbed the "Dark Frost Botnet" that is targeting the gaming industry.

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\r\n The Dark Frost Botnet, modeled after Gafgyt, Qbot, Mirai, and other malware strains, has expanded to encompass hundreds of compromised devices.

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\r\n Through reverse engineering and…