In a disturbing development, security researchers have uncovered a Linux version of the Qilin ransomware gang’s encryptor, specifically tailored to target VMware ESXi servers. This encryptor is one of the most advanced and customizable Linux encryptors observed. Qilin Targets VMware ESXi Today, more and more businesses are adopting virtualization technologies for server hosting. For example,… Continue reading Qilin Ransomware Focuses on VMware ESXi Servers
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PlugX malware attacks European diplomats
Over the past few months, researchers have been monitoring the activity of a Chinese threat actor using PlugX malware to target foreign and domestic policy entities and embassies in Europe. This is a more significant trend among Chinese-based groups increasingly focusing on European entities, particularly their foreign policy. The countries most targeted in this campaign… Continue reading PlugX malware attacks European diplomats
Chinese APTs Increasingly Target Russian Organizations
Specialists from SentinelLabs identified a new cyber threat activity that has been recently targeting Russian organizations. They assessed that the Chinese APT group is behind these attacks as also it was reported by Ukraine CERT (CERT-UA). Threat actors have used phishing emails to deliver Office documents which infected its victims with Bisonal, the most commonly… Continue reading Chinese APTs Increasingly Target Russian Organizations