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MalwareOct 5, 2026

ClingSTUN Turns Vulnerable IoT Devices Into Proxy Nodes

ClingSTUN backdoor exploits 24 flaws to turn IoT devices into proxy nodes.

Summary

A new Linux backdoor, dubbed ClingSTUN, has been discovered that targets vulnerable IoT devices. It exploits 24 known vulnerabilities to gain control and then leverages legitimate public STUN servers to mask its command-and-control communications, effectively turning compromised devices into proxy nodes for malicious activities.

Entities

IoT (technology)