EulerOS Virtualization 2.9.0 : dnsmasq (EulerOS-SA-2023-1219)

According to the versions of the dnsmasq package installed, the EulerOS Virtualization installation on the remote host is affected by the following vulnerabilities : - A flaw was found in the default configuration of dnsmasq, as shipped with Fedora versions prior to 31 and in all versions Red Hat...

Linux Malware Using SHC Compiler Installs CoinMiner and DDoS Bots

Threat Level Attack Report For a detailed threat advisory, download the pdf file here Summary A new strain of Linux malware, developed using the Shc compiler, has been found to install a CoinMiner on infected systems. It is believed that this malware is being spread through dictionary attacks on...

New shc-based Linux Malware Targeting Systems with Cryptocurrency Miner

A new Linux malware developed using the shell script compiler shc has been observed deploying a cryptocurrency miner on compromised systems. "It is presumed that after successful authentication through a dictionary attack on inadequately managed Linux SSH servers, various malware were installed o...

BitRAT Now Sharing Sensitive Bank Data as a Lure

Introduction In June of 2022 Qualys Threat Research Unit TRU wrote an in-depth report on Redline, a commercial off the shelf infostealer that spreads via fake cracked software hosted on Discord’s content delivery network. Since then, we have continued to track similar threats to identify their...

EulerOS Virtualization 2.10.0 : dnsmasq (EulerOS-SA-2022-2901)

According to the versions of the dnsmasq package installed, the EulerOS Virtualization installation on the remote host is affected by the following vulnerabilities : - A flaw was found in the default configuration of dnsmasq, as shipped with Fedora versions prior to 31 and in all versions Red Hat...

EulerOS Virtualization 2.10.1 : dnsmasq (EulerOS-SA-2022-2927)

According to the versions of the dnsmasq package installed, the EulerOS Virtualization installation on the remote host is affected by the following vulnerabilities : - A flaw was found in the default configuration of dnsmasq, as shipped with Fedora versions prior to 31 and in all versions Red Hat...

81% Increase in Large-Volume DDoS Attacks

Since 2021, distributed denial of service DDoS attacks have trended upwards, both in volume and frequency. Layer 7 DDoS attacks of at least 500,000 requests per second RPS increased 81% in the past year. In addition to greater frequency, attack sizes were larger in 2022 than in 2021. The largest...

Zerobot Botnet Emerges as a Growing Threat with New Exploits and Capabilities

The Zerobot DDoS botnet has received substantial updates that expand on its ability to target more internet-connected devices and scale its network. Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center MSTIC is tracking the ongoing threat under the moniker DEV-1061, its designation for unknown, emerging, or...

Microsoft research uncovers new Zerobot capabilities

Botnet malware operations are a constantly evolving threat to devices and networks. Threat actors target Internet of Things IoT devices for recruitment into malicious operations as IoT devices’ configurations often leave them exposed, and the number of internet-connected devices continue to grow...

Microsoft research uncovers new Zerobot capabilities

Botnet malware operations are a constantly evolving threat to devices and networks. Threat actors target Internet of Things IoT devices for recruitment into malicious operations as IoT devices’ configurations often leave them exposed, and the number of internet-connected devices continue to grow...

The Rise of the Rookie Hacker - A New Trend to Reckon With

More zero knowledge attacks, more leaked credentials, more Gen-Z cyber crimes - 2022 trends and 2023 predictions. Cybercrime remains a major threat to individuals, businesses, and governments around the world. Cybercriminals continue to take advantage of the prevalence of digital devices and the...

KmsdBot Botnet Suspected of Being Used as DDoS-for-Hire Service

An ongoing analysis of the KmsdBot botnet has raised the possibility that it's a DDoS-for-hire service offered to other threat actors. This is based on the different industries and geographies that were attacked, web infrastructure company Akamai said. Among the notable targets included FiveM and...

Emulating KmsdBot’s Command and Control and Examining Its Attack Traffic

Read about the global impact of KmsdBot, a botnet that hit our honeypot earlier this year, and why the evidence is pointing toward it being a DDoS for hire...

A week in security (December 12 - 18)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Indiana sues TikTok, describes it as "Chinese Trojan Horse" Iranian hacking group uses compromised email accounts to distribute MSP remote access tool Electronic Sales Suppression Tools are cooking the books Silence is golden partner for Truebot and Cl0p ransomware...

Microsoft Alert: DDoS Botnet Hit Private Minecraft Servers

By Waqas Dubbed "MCCrash" by Microsoft, the DDoS botnet is currently targeting private Minecraft servers globally. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Microsoft Alert: DDoS Botnet Hit Private Minecraft Servers...

Worldwide law enforcement action takes down major DDoS booter services

Criminals making use of booter services which execute Distributed Denial of Service DDoS attacks to take down websites will have to try a little bit harder today: A major international operation has taken no fewer than 48 of the most popular booter services offline. The operation, known as "Power...

Threat Source newsletter (Dec. 15, 2022): Talos Year in Review is here

Welcome to this weeks edition of the Threat Source newsletter. Its the most wonderful time of the year, and Im not talking about the holidays. The inaugural 2022 Talos Year in Review is here! And its taking over the final Threat Source newsletter of the year. Oh and did we mention were on Mastodo...

MCCrash: Cross-platform DDoS botnet targets private Minecraft servers

Malware operations continue to rapidly evolve as threat actors add new capabilities to existing botnets, increasingly targeting and recruiting new types of devices. Attackers update malware to target additional operating systems, ranging from PCs to IoT devices, growing their infrastructure...

MCCrash: Cross-platform DDoS botnet targets private Minecraft servers

Malware operations continue to rapidly evolve as threat actors add new capabilities to existing botnets, increasingly targeting and recruiting new types of devices. Attackers update malware to target additional operating systems, ranging from PCs to IoT devices, growing their infrastructure...

48 DDoS-hiring Services Busted by FBI in Major Sweep

By Waqas Authorities have also arrested six individuals accused of running DDoS-for-hire services. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: 48 DDoS-hiring Services Busted by FBI in Major Sweep...