New Go malware Capoae targets WordPress installs, Linux systems
The new Capoae Go malware, which targets WordPress installs and Linux systems, highlights the increase of cyberattacks designed to deploy cryptocurrency-mining payloads.
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Hackers develop Linux port of Cobalt Strike for new attacks
Hackers have developed a Linux port of the Cobalt Strike penetration testing toolkit dubbed Vermilion Strike to evade malware detection.
HolesWarm Malware Exploits Unpatched Windows, Linux Servers
The HolesWarm botnet cryptominer has already compromised 1,000-plus clouds since June.
Linux version of BlackMatter ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers
The BlackMatter gang has joined the ranks of ransomware operations to develop a Linux encryptor that targets VMware's ESXi virtual machine platform. As more businesses move to this type of platform for their servers, we expect to continue to see ransomware developers focus primarily on Windows machines - but also create a dedicated Linux encryptor targeting ESXi.
Six Malicious Linux Shell Scripts Used to Evade Defenses and How to Stop Them
The Uptycs Threat Research team outlines how malicious Linux shell scripts are used to cloak attacks and how defenders can detect these threats and mitigate their risk of suffering an attack.
Hackers turning to 'exotic' languages for next-gen malware, report warns
Hackers are turning coding languages such as Go, Rust, Nim and DLang into next-gen malware targeting Linux and Windows systems, enabling them to avoid signature detection and add layers of obfuscation.
