This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Habdul Hazeez
Hacking into a target network is not for kids. Hacking with breakneck speed is for skilled attackers. Throw malware into the skip and as a defender, you have a lot to deal with. This, everyone, is what we'll review today: hacking and malware.
Notorious crooks broke into a company network in 48 minutes. Here’s how.
In a recent incident, cybercriminals infiltrated a company's network with alarming speed, completing their breach in just 48 minutes. The attack commenced at 5:47 PM, and by 6:35 PM, the perpetrators had fully compromised the system. This rapid intrusion highlights the sophisticated tactics employed by modern threat actors.
Additionally, this event serves as a stark reminder of the evolving threat landscape and the importance of proactive defense strategies to protect organizational assets from such swift and devastating breaches. The article has more details.
New Anubis Ransomware Could Pose Major Threat to Organizations
The Anubis ransomware group, operating as a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) since late 2024, offers affiliates a suite of malicious tools designed for maximum disruption. Their offerings encompass traditional ransomware attacks, data monetization services, and access brokerage. This multifaceted approach amplifies their reach and underscores the adaptive strategies of modern cybercriminals.
Their strategic focus on regions like the US, Europe, Canada, and Australia, combined with a policy against re-targeting previously attacked organizations, indicates a calculated effort to maximize impact and evade detection. As Anubis continues to evolve, it exemplifies the dynamic and persistent nature of contemporary cyber threats.
Read the article for more details.
New Linux Malware 'Auto-Color' Grants Hackers Full Remote Access to Compromised Systems
In late 2024, a stealthy Linux malware named Auto-Color emerged, targeting universities and government entities across North America and Asia. Requiring manual execution on Linux systems, Auto-Color employs deceptive file names and proprietary encryption to establish a foothold, granting attackers full remote access to compromised machines.
Once installed with root privileges, the malware deploys a malicious library implant, "libcext.so.2," and modifies system files to ensure persistence. It conceals its command-and-control communications by intercepting system calls, making detection and removal challenging without specialized tools.
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That's it for this week, and I'll see you next time.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Habdul Hazeez
Habdul Hazeez | Sciencx (2025-02-28T22:49:08+00:00) Security news weekly round-up – 28th February 2025. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/02/28/security-news-weekly-round-up-28th-february-2025/
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