#Mallox

New Mallox ransomware Linux variant based on leaked Kryptina code

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September 23, 2024 at 02:32PM A Mallox affiliate was found using a modified version of Kryptina ransomware to target Linux systems, signifying the ransomware’s shift from Windows to Linux and VMWare ESXi systems. Kryptina’s leaked source code was utilized to create the rebranded “Mallox Linux 1.0” encryptor. Various other tools, including a Kaspersky password reset … Read more

Linux version of TargetCompany ransomware focuses on VMware ESXi

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June 5, 2024 at 07:19PM A new Linux variant of TargetCompany ransomware targets VMware ESXi environments using a custom script to execute payloads, exfiltrate data, and drop a ransom note. Trend Micro reports the ransomware encrypts specific file extensions, attributes the attacks to an affiliate named “vampire,” and provides recommendations for defense. The operation’s shift … Read more