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DeadLock ransomware: Breaking down a Rust-based encryptor with decentralized recovery infrastructure
In this article 1. Pre-encryption 2. Encryption 3. Post-encryption 4. Defending against DeadLock ransomware 5. Indicators of compromise Microsoft Threat Intelligence tracks DeadLock ransomware as an emerging financially motivated operation distinguished by its use of decentralized infrastructure ...
Chaos ransomware's msaRAT: Living off the browser to build a covert C2 channel
Cisco Talos has discovered a new Rust-based remote access trojan RAT we call "msaRAT" attributed to the Chaos ransomware group. The name is derived from the binding names found in the binary: "msaOpen," "msaClose," "msaError," and "msaMessage". msaRAT is implemented using the Tokio asynchronous...
[SECURITY] Fedora 44 Update: uv-0.11.28-1.fc44
An extremely fast Python package and project manager, written in Rust. Highlights: =E2=80=A2 A single tool to replace pip, pip-tools, pipx, poetry, pyenv, twi ne, virtualenv, and more. =E2=80=A2 10-100x faster than pip. =E2=80=A2 Provides comprehensive project management, with a universal lockf...
LabubaRAT Masquerades as NVIDIA Software to Control Windows Hosts
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a previously undocumented Rust-based remote access trojan RAT codenamed LabubaRAT that masquerades as NVIDIA software to blend into target environments. "LabubaRAT creates a reusable foothold for hands-on activity," Blackpoint Cyber researchers Sam Decker an...
New MODBEACON RAT Uses gRPC Streaming for Encrypted C2 Traffic
The China-linked cybercrime group known as Silver Fox has been attributed to a new Rust-based remote access trojan RAR called MODBEACON. Chinese cybersecurity company QiAnXin said that while the threat cluster may appear like a low-sophistication, high-activity operation that propagates malware v...
PamStealer Uses Fake Maccy Sites and PAM Checks to Steal Mac Login Passwords
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new macOS information stealer called PamStealer that employs a series of clever tricks to infect systems and siphon sensitive data. The stealer, discovered by Jamf Threat Labs, is distributed as a compiled AppleScript .scpt file impersonating Maccy, a...
Crypto Clipper Campaign Abuses Fake Reviews, AI Narrators, and VirusTotal Comments
An unknown threat actor has been observed leveraging paid or promoted posts on legitimate news websites to drum up buzz for their warez, according to new findings from Check Point Research. The threat actor also has at their disposal a dedicated WordPress phishing page that acts as the central hu...
Hickory DNS security vulnerability
Hickory DNS is an open-source DNS client, server, and resolver built in Rust. Versions 0.1 to 0.25.2 of Hickory DNS contain security vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities stem from cache data that is not directly associated with queries that trigger responses, allowing cross-region poisoning...
[SECURITY] Fedora 42 Update: uv-0.10.2-1.fc42
An extremely fast Python package and project manager, written in Rust. Highlights: =E2=80=A2 A single tool to replace pip, pip-tools, pipx, poetry, pyenv, twi ne, virtualenv, and more. =E2=80=A2 10-100x faster than pip. =E2=80=A2 Provides comprehensive project management, with a universal lockf...
[SECURITY] Fedora 43 Update: ruff-0.14.2-1.fc43
An extremely fast Python linter and code formatter, written in Rust. Ruff aims to be orders of magnitude faster than alternative tools while integrating more functionality behind a single, common interface. Ruff can be used to replace Flake8 plus dozens of plugins, Black, isort, pydocstyle,...
[SECURITY] Fedora 42 Update: uv-0.9.5-1.fc42
An extremely fast Python package installer and resolver, written in Rust. Designed as a drop-in replacement for common pip and pip-tools workflows. Highlights: =E2=80=A2 =E2=9A=96=EF=B8=8F Drop-in replacement for common pip, pip-tools, and virtualenv commands. =E2=80=A2 =E2=9A=A1=EF=B8=8F 10-100x...
[SECURITY] Fedora 41 Update: ruff-0.14.2-1.fc41
An extremely fast Python linter and code formatter, written in Rust. Ruff aims to be orders of magnitude faster than alternative tools while integrating more functionality behind a single, common interface. Ruff can be used to replace Flake8 plus dozens of plugins, Black, isort, pydocstyle,...
[SECURITY] Fedora 42 Update: uv-0.8.11-4.fc42
An extremely fast Python package installer and resolver, written in Rust. Designed as a drop-in replacement for common pip and pip-tools workflows. Highlights: =E2=80=A2 =E2=9A=96=EF=B8=8F Drop-in replacement for common pip, pip-tools, and virtualenv commands. =E2=80=A2 =E2=9A=A1=EF=B8=8F 10-100x...
[SECURITY] Fedora 42 Update: ruff-0.11.5-7.fc42
An extremely fast Python linter and code formatter, written in Rust. Ruff aims to be orders of magnitude faster than alternative tools while integrating more functionality behind a single, common interface. Ruff can be used to replace Flake8 plus dozens of plugins, Black, isort, pydocstyle,...
[SECURITY] Fedora 42 Update: uv-0.8.8-1.fc42
An extremely fast Python package installer and resolver, written in Rust. Designed as a drop-in replacement for common pip and pip-tools workflows. Highlights: =E2=80=A2 =E2=9A=96=EF=B8=8F Drop-in replacement for common pip, pip-tools, and virtualenv commands. =E2=80=A2 =E2=9A=A1=EF=B8=8F 10-100x...
Rust-based Myth Stealer Malware Spread via Fake Gaming Sites Targets Chrome, Firefox Users
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a previously undocumented Rust-based information stealer called Myth Stealer that's being propagated via fraudulent gaming websites. "Upon execution, the malware displays a fake window to appear legitimate while simultaneously decrypting and executing...
CVE-2025-25188
Hickory DNS is a Rust based DNS client, server, and resolver. A vulnerability present starting in version 0.8.0 and prior to versions 0.24.3 and 0.25.0-alpha.5 impacts Hickory DNS users relying on DNSSEC verification in the client library, stub resolver, or recursive resolver. The DNSSEC validati...
New Qilin.B Ransomware Variant Emerges with Improved Encryption and Evasion Tactics
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an advanced version of the Qilin ransomware sporting increased sophistication and tactics to evade detection. The new variant is being tracked by cybersecurity firm Halcyon under the moniker Qilin.B. "Notably, Qilin.B now supports AES-256-CTR encryption f...
Researchers Uncover Cicada3301 Ransomware Operations and Its Affiliate Program
Cybersecurity researchers have gleaned additional insights into a nascent ransomware-as-a-service RaaS called Cicada3301 after successfully gaining access to the group's affiliate panel on the dark web. Singapore-headquartered Group-IB said it contacted the threat actor behind the Cicada3301...
CVE-2024-45405 gix-path improperly resolves configuration path reported by Git
gix-path is a crate of the gitoxide project an implementation of git written in Rust dealing paths and their conversions. Prior to version 0.10.11, gix-path runs git to find the path of a configuration file associated with the git installation, but improperly resolves paths containing unusual or...