A string of attacks on VMware ESXi servers were launched by the Play ransomware group, best known for its double-extortion tactics. In a July 19 blog post, Trend Micro researchers said most of the attacks have been concentrated in the United… Source link
A new ransomware-as-a-service called Eldorado has been targeting Windows and VMware ESXi environments in the US since March, primarily in the education, real estate, and healthcare sectors. Eldorado, which first appeared on the RAMP forum, offers an affiliate program for partners to customize their attacks, taking advantage of Go programs for cross-platform functionality and encryption … Read more
Nvidia recently launched the RTX 4070 Ti Super 16G Ventus 3X Black OC, featuring different silicon than the original RTX 4070 Ti Super. The switch from AD103 to AD102 silicon is likely due to using chips that didn’t meet the requirements of more powerful GPUs. Despite the change in silicon, the specifications and performance of … Read more
Researchers at Trend Micro have analyzed a new Linux variant of the TargetCompany ransomware, which uses a custom shell script to deliver and execute the payload targeting VMware ESXi environments. This variant exfiltrates victim information to two different servers, enhancing the ransomware actors’ ability to disrupt operations and increase ransom payment chances. The Linux-based variant … Read more
Mar 01, 2024NewsroomLinux / 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
Security landscape is once again under threat as Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 uncovers a new variant of the notorious Bifrost malware, now targeting Linux systems with a cunning twist. This latest iteration employs a deceptive domain, closely mimicking a legitimate VMware site to bypass security measures and compromise unsuspecting users. Insidious Tactics: Typosquatting and … Read more