Tag: #LinuxSecurity
Indian government organizations are under attack from a Pakistani hacking group (APT) using a novel malware called Disgomoji. This malware leverages a combination of an old Linux vulnerability (“Dirty Pipe”) and a unique command-and-control system based on emojis within the Discord messaging platform. Disgomoji: Espionage with a Smiley Face Disgomoji, identified by researchers at Blackberry, […]
The ever-evolving cyberwarfare landscape takes a sinister turn with the discovery of AcidPour, a new variant of the Russia-linked AcidRain data-wiping malware. This article delves into AcidPour’s capabilities, its connection to its predecessor, and the potential implications for critical infrastructure. The original AcidRain emerged in the early stages of the Russo-Ukrainian war, deployed against KA-SAT […]
Researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 have uncovered a new variant of the Bifrost Malware, a Remote Access Trojan (RAT), specifically targeting Linux systems. This latest iteration employs several novel evasion techniques, including the use of a deceptive domain designed to bypass security measures and compromise unsuspecting users. Bifrost, first identified two decades ago, […]