Security News

Improved BlackCat Ransomware Strikes with Lightning Speed and Stealthy Tactics
2023-06-01 09:19

The threat actors behind BlackCat ransomware have come up with an improved variant that prioritizes speed and stealth in an attempt to bypass security guardrails and achieve their goals. Active since November 2021, it has emerged as a formidable ransomware actor, victimizing more than 350 targets as of May 2023.

New ‘Lightning Framework’ Linux malware installs rootkits, backdoors
2022-07-21 09:42

A new and previously undetected malware dubbed 'Lightning Framework' targets Linux systems and can be used to backdoor infected devices using SSH and deploy multiple types of rootkits. Described as a "Swiss Army Knife" in a report published today by Intezer, Lightning Framework is a modular malware that also comes with support for plugins.

Researchers warn of FFDroider and Lightning info-stealers targeting users in the wild
2022-04-11 03:41

Cybersecurity researchers are warning of two different information-stealing malware, named FFDroider and Lightning Stealer, that are capable of siphoning data and launching further attacks. FFDroider is distributed through cracked versions of installers and freeware with the primary objective of stealing cookies and credentials associated with popular social media and e-commerce platforms and using the plundered data to login into the accounts and capture other personal account-related information.

VMware ESXi Servers Encrypted by Lightning-Fast Python Script
2021-10-06 20:34

Researchers have discovered a new Python ransomware from an unnamed gang that's striking ESXi servers and virtual machines with what they called "Sniper-like" speed. While the choice of Python for the ransomware is fairly distinctive, going after ESXi servers is anything but.

Lightning Cable with Embedded Eavesdropping
2021-09-07 11:14

Normal-looking cables (USB-C, Lightning, and so on) that exfiltrate data over a wireless network. I blogged about a previous prototype here

Lightning Network discloses "concerning" crypto vulnerabilities
2020-10-21 08:39

The team behind Lightning Network has released extensive details on the vulnerabilities that were discovered in the cryptocurrency protocol and its software implementations. Attackers could have exploited these vulnerabilities to cause DoS and to disrupt crypto transactions by intercepting "Smart contracts" made between two parties.

Ryuk Ransomware Gang Uses Zerologon Bug for Lightning-Fast Attack
2020-10-19 16:36

The analysis of the attack revealed that after about four hours and 10 minutes, the Ryuk gang pivoted from the primary domain controller, using RDP to connect to backup servers. For the final phase of the attack, the Ryuk operators first deployed their ransomware executable onto backup servers.

O.MG! Evil Lightning cable about to hit mass distribution
2019-10-02 12:27

This malicious O.MG Lightning cable has come a long way, with extensive work on the kinds of payload it can deliver.

YubiKey 5Ci: First security key designed with both USB-C and Lightning connectors
2019-08-21 01:00

This unique dual-connector functionality makes the YubiKey 5Ci the perfect solution for consumers or enterprises looking for strong hardware-backed authentication across iOS, Android, MacOS, or...

New YubiKey 5Ci Has Both USB-C and Lightning Connectors
2019-08-20 15:02

Yubico on Tuesday announced the general availability of YubiKey 5Ci, which the company has advertised as the world’s first security key to incorporate both USB-C and Lightning connectors. read more