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IceFire Ransomware Exploits IBM Aspera Faspex to Attack Linux-Powered Enterprise Networks
2023-03-09 14:01

A previously known Windows-based ransomware strain known as IceFire has expanded its focus to target Linux enterprise networks belonging to several media and entertainment sector organizations across the world.

The intrusions entail the exploitation of a recently disclosed deserialization vulnerability in IBM Aspera Faspex file-sharing software, according to cybersecurity company SentinelOne.

"This strategic shift is a significant move that aligns them with other ransomware groups that also target Linux systems," Alex Delamotte, senior threat researcher at SentinelOne, said in a report shared with The Hacker News.

The ransomware binary targeting Linux is a 2.18 MB 64-bit ELF file that's installed on CentOS hosts running a vulnerable version of IBM Aspera Faspex file server software.

"In comparison to Windows, Linux is more difficult to deploy ransomware against-particularly at scale," Delamotte said.

The development comes as Fortinet FortiGuard Labs disclosed a new LockBit ransomware campaign employing "Evasive tradecraft" to avoid detection through.


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https://thehackernews.com/2023/03/icefire-linux-ransomware.html

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