Airstalk Attacks: Nation-State Malware Goes Incognito with Stolen Certificates
Meet Airstalk, the malware with a flair for espionage and comedic timing—misusing the AirWatch API like a teenager sneaking out past curfew. This Windows-based mischief-maker is available in PowerShell and .NET variants and is suspected of playing a starring role in nation-state supply chain attacks. Keep your cookies close; Airstalk’s got a sweet tooth!
Hot Take:
Looks like someone’s been shopping in the malware aisle and picked up a fresh batch of Airstalk, now available in PowerShell and .NET flavors! It’s like a supply chain attack but with more tech-savvy and less guilt about your online shopping history. Just remember, cookies are for browsing, not for sharing with strangers!
Key Points:
- Airstalk is a new malware family targeting Windows systems, available in PowerShell and .NET versions.
- It abuses the AirWatch API for covert command-and-control communication.
- The malware is designed to swipe sensitive browser data like cookies and browsing history.
- .NET variant shows more advanced capabilities and targets additional browsers.
- Suspected to be used by a nation-state actor in a supply chain attack.
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