Jun 03, 2023Ravie LakshmananEndpoint Security / Linux An analysis of the Linux variant of a new ransomware strain called BlackSuit has covered significant similarities with another ransomware family called Royal. Trend Micro, which examined an x64 VMware ESXi version targeting Linux machines, said it identified an "extremely high degree of similarity" between Royal and … [Read more...] about New Linux Ransomware Strain BlackSuit Shows Striking Similarities to Royal
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RTM Locker’s First Linux Ransomware Strain Targeting NAS and ESXi Hosts
Apr 27, 2023Ravie LakshmananLinux / Endpoint Security The threat actors behind RTM Locker have developed a ransomware strain that's capable of targeting Linux machines, marking the group's first foray into the open source operating system. "Its locker ransomware infects Linux, NAS, and ESXi hosts and appears to be inspired by Babuk ransomware's leaked source code," Uptycs … [Read more...] about RTM Locker’s First Linux Ransomware Strain Targeting NAS and ESXi Hosts
US Government Warns of a New Strain of Chinese ‘Taidoor’ Virus
Intelligence agencies in the US have released information about a new variant of 12-year-old computer virus used by China's state-sponsored hackers targeting governments, corporations, and think tanks.Named "Taidoor," the malware has done an 'excellent' job of compromising systems as early as 2008, with the actors deploying it on victim networks for stealthy remote access. … [Read more...] about US Government Warns of a New Strain of Chinese ‘Taidoor’ Virus