Chinese APT Gelsemium Deploys ‘Wolfsbane’ Linux Variant

November 21, 2024 at 03:32PM Recent modifications to Chinese backdoors, particularly Gelsemium’s new tools Wolfsbane and Firewood, target Linux systems, marking a significant shift in malware development. As organizations increasingly adopt Linux, experts highlight a surge in Linux-based cyber threats, with 54% of endpoint attacks affecting Linux in 2023. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. **Emergence of … Read more

Chinese hackers target Linux with new WolfsBane malware

November 21, 2024 at 03:09PM ESET researchers have identified two new Linux malware families: ‘WolfsBane,’ a backdoor linked to the Chinese Gelsemium group, and ‘FireWood,’ potentially used by various APT groups. Both target Linux systems, highlighting a trend as attackers seek new vulnerabilities amid enhanced Windows security measures. WolfsBane employs sophisticated evasion techniques. ### Meeting … Read more

Chinese APT Gelsemium Targets Linux Systems with New WolfsBane Backdoor

November 21, 2024 at 11:57AM China-aligned APT actor Gelsemium is using a new Linux backdoor, WolfsBane, targeting East and Southeast Asia for cyber espionage. Recent findings by ESET reveal WolfsBane and another implant, FireWood, aiming to gather sensitive data. This marks a shift towards Linux malware amidst enhanced security measures in the APT ecosystem. ### … Read more