Tag Archives: Linux

Malware Utilizing WSL As Its Attack Vector

A new style of malware uniquely set to compromise Windows OS via the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), has been reported by researchers at Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs.

More detail here: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-malware-uses-windows-subsystem-for-linux-for-stealthy-attacks/

Now HelloKitty Ransomware targets VMWare Servers

“Linux version of HelloKitty ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers” via Lawrence Abrams | Bleeping Computer

“The ransomware gang behind the highly publicized attack on CD Projekt Red uses a Linux variant that targets VMware’s ESXi virtual machine platform for maximum damage.

As the enterprise increasingly moves to virtual machines for easier backup and resource management, ransomware gangs are evolving their tactics to create Linux encryptors that target”…

More detail: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/linux-version-of-hellokitty-ransomware-targets-vmware-esxi-servers/