Memory-safe languages so hot right now, agrees Lazarus Group as it slings DLang malware

December 11, 2023 at 01:13PM Research revealed that Lazarus Group used novel malware strains written in the atypical programming language DLang. The attacks, part of “Operation Blacksmith,” targeted organizations in various industries. This included the use of NineRAT and BottomLoader, with DLang’s usage representing a shift towards newer languages in malware coding, mirroring trends in … Read more

Lazarus Group Using Log4j Exploits to Deploy Remote Access Trojans

December 11, 2023 at 09:12AM The Lazarus Group, a North Korea-linked threat actor, has launched a global campaign exploiting Log4j security flaws to deploy remote access trojans. Cisco Talos named the operation “Operation Blacksmith,” noting the use of DLang-based malware families. The group’s tactics overlap with Andariel, targeting various sectors and using NineRAT through a … Read more