Case Study: Israel IoT Solution Provider stops Linux IoT malware spread with UnderDefense

Israel loT Solution Provider - Customer Case Study

The client, an Israel IoT solution provider, faced a significant security challenge when two of its IoT devices began performing unusual, malware-like activities. They engaged the vendor, UnderDefense, to perform an IoT Security Assessment and Malware Reverse Engineering service to determine how, when, and why the devices were infected and to stop further spreading.

UnderDefense conducted a rapid forensic analysis, reverse-engineering a complex, UPX-packed Linux malware identified as part of the Luabot family. Their work uncovered critical vulnerabilities, identified 95 command and control servers, and revealed the malware's mechanisms for brute-forcing weak credentials and maintaining persistence. The results provided the client with actionable mitigation strategies, preventing potential unauthorized financial transactions and safeguarding their reputation and client trust.