Eagerbee Backdoor Strikes Again: New Variants Target Middle East Government and ISP Networks
Eagerbee backdoor is buzzing through government entities and ISPs in the Middle East like a bee in a flower shop. With new variants spotted, it’s injecting itself into services and collecting data faster than you can say “cybersecurity breach.” Researchers are on high alert as they decode its sneaky moves.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Eagerbee backdoor has been busy buzzing around Middle Eastern ISPs and government entities, proving once again that cyber threats are no longer just about the sting; they’re about the whole hive. The Eagerbee’s dance routine involves a complex choreography of file managers, process managers, and remote access managers – truly a masterpiece of malware mischief. It’s like the cybercriminals are playing a game of digital charades, except the stakes involve national security and the charades are more like sinister pantomimes.
Key Points:
- Kaspersky identified new variants of the Eagerbee backdoor targeting Middle Eastern ISPs and government entities.
- The malware includes a service injector and plugins for various operations like file management and remote access.
- Eagerbee uses a mutex for single-instance execution and operates on a 24/7 schedule.
- Configuration details are encoded using XOR and the malware communicates with a C2 server using SSL/TLS.
- The attack method remains mysterious, but ProxyLogon vulnerability connections suggest a link to the CoughingDown threat group.