GigaWiper: Anatomy of a destructive backdoor assembled from multiple malware

In this article 1. A wiper inside a backdoor 2. Backdoor capabilities 3. How GigaWiper was assembled 4. Conclusion: Multiple destructive capabilities consolidated into a single implant 5. Defending against destructive threats 6. Microsoft Defender detections 7. Indicators of compromise In October...

CVE-2024-6863

In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0, an endpoint exposing a custom EncryptionTool allows an attacker to encrypt any files on the target server with a key of their choosing. The chosen key can also be overwritten, resulting in ransomware-like behavior. This vulnerability makes it possible for an attacke...

CVE-2024-6863: Exposed Dangerous Method or Function

In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0, an endpoint exposing a custom EncryptionTool allows an attacker to encrypt any files on the target server with a key of their choosing. The chosen key can also be overwritten, resulting in ransomware-like behavior. This vulnerability makes it possible for an attacke...

CryWiper Masquerading as Ransomware to Target Russian Courts

By Deeba Ahmed CryWiper showcases ransomware-like features, such as file modification, adding a .CRY extension to the files, leaving a ransom note, etc. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: CryWiper Masquerading as Ransomware to Target Russian Courts...

Apple Releases iPhone and iPad Updates to Patch HomeKit DoS Vulnerability

Apple on Wednesday rolled out software updates for iOS and iPadOS to remediate a persistent denial-of-service DoS issue affecting the HomeKit smart home framework that could be potentially exploited to launch ransomware-like attacks targeting the devices. The iPhone maker, in its release notes fo...

Hidden-tear - An open source ransomware-like file crypter

| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ' | |/ |/ |/ \ ' \ | / / | '| | | | | | | | | | / | | | | || / | | | || |||,|,||| || \|,|| It's a ransomware-like file crypter sample which can be modified for specific purposes. Features Uses AES algorithm to encrypt files. Sends encryption key to a server...