Malware

Pierluigi Paganini January 10, 2024
Decryptor for Tortilla variant of Babuk ransomware released

Researchers and the Dutch Police released a decryptor for the Tortilla variant of the Babuk ransomware after the arrest of its operator. Cisco Talos researchers obtained a decryptor for the Babuk Tortilla ransomware variant. The experts were able to extract and share the private decryption key used by the ransomware operators. Talos experts shared the key […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 09, 2024
LockBit ransomware gang claims the attack on Capital Health

The LockBit ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the cyber attack on the Capital Health hospital network. The LockBit ransomware operation has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack that hit the Capital Health hospital network in November 2023. Capital Health Regional Medical Center is a member of Capital Health System. Located in Trenton, New Jersey, Capital Health […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 09, 2024
Syrian group Anonymous Arabic distributes stealthy malware Silver RAT

A hacker group that calls itself Anonymous Arabic is distributing a stealthy remote access trojan called Silver RAT. Cyfirma researchers observed threat actors called ‘Anonymous Arabic’ distributing a C# remote access trojan called Silver RAT. The malware supports multiple capabilities, including bypassing anti-viruses and covertly launching hidden applications, browsers, and keyloggers. The hacker group is active on […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 08, 2024
Long-existing Bandook RAT targets Windows machines

A new variant of the Bandook remote access trojan (RAT) was spotted in attacks aimed at Windows machines. Reseachers from Fortinet observed a new variant of a remote access trojan dubbed Bandook that has been used in phishing attacks against Windows users. Bandook has been active since 2007, it has been continuously developed since then and was […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 06, 2024
Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4 billion claim over NotPetya damages

Merck has resolved a dispute with insurers regarding a $1.4 billion claim arising from the NotPetya malware incident. Merck and its insurers have agreed with a $1.4 billion claim arising from the large-scale NotPetya cyberattack. Merck & Co., Inc., known as Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) outside the United States and Canada, is an American […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 05, 2024
The source code of Zeppelin Ransomware sold on a hacking forum

A threat actor announced the sale of the source code and a cracked version of the Zeppelin ransomware builder for $500. Researchers from cybersecurity firm KELA reported that a threat actor announced on a cybercrime forum the sale of the source code and a cracked version of the Zeppelin ransomware builder for $500. The seller clarified that it has […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 04, 2024
Experts found 3 malicious packages hiding crypto miners in PyPi repository

Researchers discovered three malicious packages in the PyPI repository targeting Linux systems with a cryptocurrency miner. Fortinet researchers discovered three malicious packages in the open-source PyPI repository. The three packages named modularseven, driftme, and catme were designed to target Linux systems to deploy a crypto miner. The packages have the same author, known as “sastra”, […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 02, 2024
Researchers released a free decryptor for Black Basta ransomware

A team of researchers released a suite of tools that could help victims to decrypt data encrypted with by the Black Basta ransomware. Independent security research and consulting team SRLabs discovered a vulnerability in Black Basta ransomware’s encryption algorithm and exploited it to create a free decryptor. The Black Basta ransomware group has been active since April […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 02, 2024
Experts warn of JinxLoader loader used to spread Formbook and XLoader

JinxLoader is a new Go-based loader that was spotted delivering next-stage malware such as Formbook and XLoader. Researchers from Palo Alto Networks and Symantec warned of a new Go-based malware loader called JinxLoader, which is being used to deliver next-stage payloads such as Formbook and XLoader. The name of the threat comes from a League of Legends character. Palo […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 01, 2024
Malware exploits undocumented Google OAuth endpoint to regenerate Google cookies

CloudSEK researchers analyzed a zero-day exploit that can allow the generation of persistent Google cookies through token manipulation. In October 2023, a developer known as PRISMA first uncovered an exploit that allows the generation of persistent Google cookies through token manipulation. An attacker can use the exploit to access Google services, even after a user’s […]