ESET researchers have identified multiple samples of a Linux backdoor, which they named WolfsBane and attribute highly to Gelsemium, a China-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) group. The backdoors and tools discovered are intended for cyberespionage
ESET Research has discovered a cluster of malicious Python projects being distributed via PyPI, the official Python (programming language) package repository. The threat targets both Windows and Linux systems and usually delivers a custom backdoor with cyberespionage capabilities.
ESET researchers have discovered a new Lazarus Operation DreamJob campaign targeting Linux users. ESET Research was able to reconstruct the full chain, from the ZIP file that delivers a fake HSBC job offer as a decoy up until the final payload: the SimplexTea Linux backdoor distributed through an OpenDrive cloud storage account.
Trend Micro has predicted that ransomware groups will increasingly target Linux servers and embedded systems over the coming years. The latest Trend Micro 2022 Midyear Roundup Report recorded a double-digit year-on-year (YoY) increase in attacks on these systems in H1 2022. Detection of attacks from ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) surged in the first half of 2022. Major […]
Genetec today announced that it will unveil its new line of connected appliances, Streamvault Edge at ISC West. The Streamvault Edge enables the easy transition to a hybrid-cloud infrastructure and marks the beginning of a new edge platform strategy for Genetec.
At this year, BlackBerry has partnered with AmiViz, the Middle East region’s first enterprise B2B marketplace for the weeklong show, GITEX to showcase BlackBerry Cyber Suite solutions powered by advanced AI, ML, and automation technologies that can enable regional organisations to adopt a prevention-first security posture.
ESET researchers have discovered a previously unknown malware family that utilizes custom and well-designed modules, targeting operating systems running Linux. Modules used by this malware family, which ESET dubbed FontOnLake, are constantly under development and provide remote access
ESET researchers discovered Kobalos, a malware that has been attacking supercomputers – high performance computer (HPC) clusters. ESET has worked with the CERN Computer Security Team and other organizations involved in mitigating attacks on these scientific research networks. Among other targets was a large Asian ISP, a North American endpoint security vendor as well as […]
ESET has unveiled the latest version of ESET Endpoint Antivirus for Linux, ensuring all organizations are protected to the highest standard, no matter the operating system. Endpoint Antivirus for Linux joins ESET’s extensive product range, which already caters extensively to Windows and MacOS.
ESET has today launched the latest version of ESET Endpoint Antivirus for Linux, ensuring all organizations are protected to the highest standard, no matter the operating system. Endpoint Antivirus for Linux joins ESET’s extensive product range,
