Tag: evasion techniques

  • Slashdot: Thousands of Linux Systems Infected By Stealthy Malware Since 2021

    Source URL: https://linux.slashdot.org/story/24/10/04/1759201/thousands-of-linux-systems-infected-by-stealthy-malware-since-2021?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Thousands of Linux Systems Infected By Stealthy Malware Since 2021 Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a sophisticated malware strain named Perfctl that has infected numerous Linux systems since 2021. It exploits misconfigurations and a critical vulnerability in Apache RocketMQ, employing stealth techniques to…

  • Hacker News: Perfctl: A Stealthy Malware Targeting Linux Servers

    Source URL: https://www.aquasec.com/blog/perfctl-a-stealthy-malware-targeting-millions-of-linux-servers/ Source: Hacker News Title: Perfctl: A Stealthy Malware Targeting Linux Servers Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text provides an in-depth analysis of the “perfctl malware,” a Linux-based threat identified by Aqua Nautilus researchers, that exploits misconfigurations in Linux servers. This malware employs sophisticated evasion techniques, persistence mechanisms,…

  • Cloud Blog: PEAKLIGHT: Decoding the Stealthy Memory-Only Malware

    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/peaklight-decoding-stealthy-memory-only-malware/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: PEAKLIGHT: Decoding the Stealthy Memory-Only Malware Feedly Summary: Written by: Aaron Lee, Praveeth DSouza TL;DR Mandiant identified a new memory-only dropper using a complex, multi-stage infection process. This memory-only dropper decrypts and executes a PowerShell-based downloader. This PowerShell-based downloader is being tracked as PEAKLIGHT. Overview Mandiant Managed Defense…

  • Slashdot: Windows 0-Day Was Exploited By North Korea To Install Advanced Rootkit

    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/24/08/20/182229/windows-0-day-was-exploited-by-north-korea-to-install-advanced-rootkit?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Windows 0-Day Was Exploited By North Korea To Install Advanced Rootkit Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text provides critical insights into a zero-day vulnerability exploited by North Korean hackers, specifically the Lazarus group, to deploy advanced malware targeting sectors like cryptocurrency and aerospace. This event…