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KadNap Malware Infects 14,000+ Edge Devices to Power Stealth Proxy Botnet - Stanley - Mar 18, 2026 KadNap Malware Infects 14,000+ Edge Devices to Power Stealth Proxy Botnet Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new malware called KadNap that's primarily targeting Asus routers to enlist them into a botnet for proxying malicious traffic. The malware, first detected in the wild in August 2025, has expanded to over 14,000 infected devices, with more than 60% of victims located in the U.S., according to the Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen. A lesser number of https://thehackernews.com/2026/03/kadnap-malware-infects-14000-edge.html