Wise Remote Stealer is a potent and malicious software that operates as an infostealer, Remote Access Trojan (RAT), DDoS bot, and ransomware. It has gained notoriety within the cybersecurity community due to its extensive range of capabilities and the threat it poses to individuals and organizations. Unveiling the Wise Remote Stealer Revelations from cybersecurity experts… Continue reading Wise Remote Trojan: Infostealer, RAT, DDoS Bot, and Ransomware
Tag: DDoS
Russian Hacker Project DDoSIA Grew by Multiple Times
Analysts of the Sekoia company reported that the Russian DDoSia hacker project grew by 2400% in less than a year. That project pays volunteers to participate in attacks on Western organizations. More than 10,000 people are currently involved in the attacks. DDoS-for-hire services became particularly popular over the last years. We recently did the review… Continue reading Russian Hacker Project DDoSIA Grew by Multiple Times
Condi Malware Builds a Botnet from TP-Link Routers
In May 2023, a new Condi malware, focused on DDoS for hire, appeared. It builds a botnet and conducts attacks using vulnerabilities in TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) Wi-Fi routers. Fortinet experts report that the Condi malware targets the CVE-2023-1389 vulnerability associated with command injection without authentication. The bug allows remote code execution via the router… Continue reading Condi Malware Builds a Botnet from TP-Link Routers
How DDoS Can Badly Hurt Your Business
Everyone at least once faced the fact that they cannot go to the desired site or use some service. This is often because companies’ websites have become victims of DDoS attacks. It is even worse when you own a business, and your customers cannot reach you because of the attack. But first, let’s understand what… Continue reading How DDoS Can Badly Hurt Your Business
Goose Goose Duck Game Servers Are DDoS-Attacked Every Day
The free social detective Goose Goose Duck, which recently broke the Among Us record for the number of users simultaneously in the game, is constantly under DDoS attacks. The developers said they have already engaged third-party cybersecurity specialists to help them deal with this problem. Let me remind you that we also wrote that Mirai… Continue reading Goose Goose Duck Game Servers Are DDoS-Attacked Every Day
Mirai Botnet RapperBot Conducts DDoS Attacks on Game Servers
The researchers warned that the RapperBot Mirai botnet has resumed activity, and now the updated malware is used for DDoS attacks on game servers, although the exact goals of the botnet are unknown. Let me remind you that we also wrote that Google revealed the most powerful DDoS attack in history, and also that MooBot… Continue reading Mirai Botnet RapperBot Conducts DDoS Attacks on Game Servers
KmsdBot malware combines DDoS-attacks and coin mining
A new malware, called KmsdBot, strikes user devices. The Akamai SIRT has discovered a new malware that uses the SSH (Secure Shell) protocol to infiltrate target systems in order to mine cryptocurrency and carry out DDoS attacks. It spreads disguised as a bot for popular games, in particular, GTA V. The combined threat raises malware… Continue reading KmsdBot malware combines DDoS-attacks and coin mining
Russian DDOSIA Project Pays Volunteers to Participate in DDOS Attacks on Western Companies
Radware experts discovered the DDOSIA crowdsourcing DDoS project, in which a Russian-speaking hack group pays volunteers for participation in attacks on Western organizations. Let me remind you that we also wrote that Ukraine Was Hit by DDoS Attacks from Hacked WordPress Sites, and also that Fake DDoS App Targets Pro-Ukrainian Hacktivists. The researchers note that… Continue reading Russian DDOSIA Project Pays Volunteers to Participate in DDOS Attacks on Western Companies
The LockBit Group Is Taking on DDoS Attacks
Last week, after the information security company Entrust was hacked, the LockBit hacker group was subjected to powerful DDoS attacks. Now the hackers say they have improved DDoS protection and plan to do triple extortion in the future, using such attacks as additional leverage on victims. Let me remind you that we also reported that… Continue reading The LockBit Group Is Taking on DDoS Attacks
NetSupport and RaccoonStealer malware spreads masked as Cloudflare warnings
Unknown attackers hacked WordPress sites to send fake DDoS protection notifications supposedly coming from Cloudflare and through such fakes, the attackers users with NetSupport RAT and the RaccoonStealer infostealer (aka Raccoon). Let me remind you that we also talked about the fact that Hackers create scam e-commerce sites over hacked WordPress sites, and also that… Continue reading NetSupport and RaccoonStealer malware spreads masked as Cloudflare warnings