New Linux Variant of FASTCash Malware Targets Payment Switches in ATM Heists

October 15, 2024 at 11:54AM North Korean hackers are using a Linux variant of FASTCash malware to steal funds via compromised payment switches, facilitating unauthorized ATM withdrawals. The malware intercepts transaction messages to approve fraudulent transactions of 12,000 to 30,000 Lira. This highlights vulnerabilities in Linux server detection capabilities. **Meeting Takeaways: Financial Fraud / Linux … Read more

Lazarus Group Targeting Defense Experts with Fake Interviews via Trojanized VNC Apps

October 18, 2023 at 11:03AM The Lazarus Group, a North Korea-linked hacking organization, has been using trojanized versions of Virtual Network Computing (VNC) apps to target the defense industry and nuclear engineers. They trick job seekers on social media into opening malicious apps for fake job interviews. The malware operates discreetly to avoid detection and … Read more