Archive: Articles with Tag 'Malware'

Linux Worm Hits Unpatched Exim Servers

It took only a few days for a Linux worm to start exploiting the vulnerability in the Exim mail transfer agent. Microsoft said some Azure customers have already been affected.

Linux, Malware, Microsoft

New Echobot Malware Adds Exploits, Targets Enterprise Apps

A newly discovered version of the Echobot malware, which is tied to the Mirai botnet, contains eight new exploits and targets enterprise applications as well as consumer devices.

Malware, Botnet

Attackers Are Signing Malware With Valid Certificates

There used to be a time when malware signed with a legitimate certificate was the mark of a sophisticated, nation-state-backed attacker. Now anyone can have signed malware.

Malware, Certificate Authority

FIN7 Attackers Still in the Water

The FIN7 attack group is still alive and well, despite arrests of some alleged members and intense attention from researchers and law enforcement.

Malware

DNSpionage Attackers Deploying New Karkoff Backdoor

The DNSpionage attack group is now using a new backdoor called Karkoff, which may have ties to the OilRig leaks as well.

DNS Security, Malware