Chinese Hackers Distribute Backdoored Web3 Wallets for iOS and Android Users

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A technically sophisticated threat actor known as SeaFlower has been targeting Android and iOS users as part of an extensive campaign that mimics official cryptocurrency wallet websites intending to distribute backdoored apps that drain victims’ funds. Said to be first …

Chinese ‘Gallium’ Hackers Using New PingPull Malware in Cyberespionage Attacks

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June 13, 2022Ravie Lakshmanan A Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) known as Gallium has been observed using a previously undocumented remote access trojan in its espionage attacks targeting companies operating in Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa. Called PingPull, the “difficult-to-detect” …

HelloXD Ransomware Installing Backdoor on Targeted Windows and Linux Systems

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June 13, 2022Ravie Lakshmanan Windows and Linux systems are being targeted by a ransomware variant called HelloXD, with the infections also involving the deployment of a backdoor to facilitate persistent remote access to infected hosts. “Unlike other ransomware groups, this …

Quick and Simple: BPFDoor Explained

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June 13, 2022The Hacker News BPFDoor isn’t new to the cyberattack game — in fact, it’s gone undetected for years — but PwC researchers discovered the piece of malware in 2021. Subsequently, the cybersecurity community is learning more about the …

Iranian Hackers Spotted Using a new DNS Hijacking Malware in Recent Attacks

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The Iranian state-sponsored threat actor tracked under the moniker Lyceum has turned to using a new custom .NET-based backdoor in recent campaigns directed against the Middle East. “The new malware is a .NET based DNS Backdoor which is a customized …