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Uncovering Ransomware and Infostealer Trends Through Analysis of Malicious Domain Data

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Uncovering Ransomware and Infostealer Trends Through Analysis of Malicious Domain Data

In a recent discussion, cybersecurity experts highlighted the importance of monitoring DNS traffic to identify malicious activity within a network. By analyzing data and correlating it with information from news articles, social media, and cybersecurity researchers, professionals can detect patterns that may indicate potential threats. One key example cited was the correlation between spikes in … Read more

New BIFROSE Linux Malware Variant Using Deceptive VMware Domain for Evasion

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New BIFROSE Linux Malware Variant Using Deceptive VMware Domain for Evasion

Mar 01, 2024NewsroomLinux / Cyber Threat Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Linux variant of a remote access trojan (RAT) called BIFROSE (aka Bifrost) that uses a deceptive domain mimicking VMware. “This latest version of Bifrost aims to bypass security measures and compromise targeted systems,” Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers Anmol Maurya and Siddharth … Read more

New Bifrost malware for Linux mimics VMware domain for evasion

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New Bifrost malware for Linux mimics VMware domain for evasion

A new Linux variant of the Bifrost remote access trojan (RAT) employs several novel evasion techniques, including the use of a deceptive domain that was made to appear as part of VMware. First identified twenty years ago, Bifrost is one of the longest-standing RAT threats in circulation. It infects users via malicious email attachments or payload-dropping … Read more