Malware. Tagged Articles.
17 articles tagged Malware.
Ransomware
Donex Ransomware Technical Analysis
Donex ransomware technical analysis: how the Windows malware encrypts local and network files, clears logs, maps to MITRE ATT&CK, and how to defend.
Ransomware
KageNoHitobito Ransomware Technical Analysis
KageNoHitobito ransomware encrypts local files with a .hitobito extension and uses TOR. See its behaviour, MITRE ATT&CK mapping and how to defend.
Ransomware
[Research Summary]: Rugmi Loader
Rugmi loader technical analysis: phishing delivery, DLL hijacking, direct syscalls, Heaven's Gate evasion, process injection, a stealer payload and defenses
Ransomware
Stone Gaze: In-Depth Analysis of Medusa Ransomware
Medusa ransomware is a RaaS group active since 2021. See how it gets in, encrypts files and pressures victims, plus the steps that reduce the risk.
APT Groups
[Research Summary]: RokRat
RokRAT technical analysis: how a .lnk file disguised as a PDF runs PowerShell and drops the RokRAT trojan, with MITRE ATT&CK mapping and defences.
Ransomware
Xehook Stealer Technical Analysis
The xehook stealer is a .NET data-stealing malware sold on a cybercrime forum. See how it works, the MITRE ATT&CK techniques it uses and how to…
Ransomware
The Invisible Threats: Protecting Against Encrypted Malware
Encrypted malware hides its code and traffic with encryption to evade standard tools. Learn how to detect it, build layered defences and train staff.
Blog
Sandworm’s New Arsenal: Kapeka Backdoor Technical Analysis
Kapeka backdoor technical analysis: how the dropper installs it, the .wll file and Run Key persistence it uses, and how to detect and limit the threat.
Blog
UNC1549 MINIBUS Backdoor Technical Analysis
UNC1549 is a suspected Iranian threat actor targeting aerospace and defense in the Middle East. Read how its MINIBUS backdoor works and how to detect it.
APT Groups
El Machete APT Group
El Machete (APT-C-43) is a suspected Spanish-speaking espionage group active since 2010. See its targets, spearphishing tactics and how to defend.
Security News
“Sality”: The Malware Distributed to Industrial Systems via Password Recovery Tools
Security researchers identified a malware distribution campaign to industrial control systems (ICS) through password recovery tools developed for PLC.
Security News
Malicious Applications Distributed on Google Play Detected to Target Facebook Accounts
Facestealer malware targeting Android users is distributed on Google Play and third-party application stores under the name Craftsart Cartoon Photo Tools.
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