Ballista Botnet Targets 6,000+ Devices via TP-Link Vulnerability In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, the emergence of the Ballista botnet underscores the persistent vulnerabilities that exist within our digital infrastructure. Recently, a critical, unpatched vulnerability in TP-Link devices has been leveraged by the Ballista botnet to compromise over 6,000 devices globally. This alarming event