Golang Malware Alert: Telegram Backdoor with a Russian Twist!
Netskope Threat Labs discovered a new Golang-based backdoor using Telegram for C2 communication. Suspected of Russian origin, this malware exploits cloud apps to dodge detection. It executes commands via PowerShell, relaunches itself, and can self-destruct. Despite its development stage, this backdoor shows hackers’ love for mixing tech with, well, a little Russian flair.
Hot Take:
Oh, Telegram! Is there anything you can’t do? From serving as a hub for cat meme exchanges to now being the secret communication channel for a Golang-based backdoor, it’s as if Telegram is channeling its inner James Bond villain. The only thing missing is a villain monologue in Russian, although maybe that’s hidden in the PowerShell commands. This malware plot twist involves a Golang backdoor that’s as sneaky as a cat burglar, slipping through cloud apps like a ghost through walls. If this malware gets any more features, it might start asking for a paycheck!
Key Points:
– Golang-based backdoor discovered using Telegram for command and control (C2) communication.
– Malware exploits cloud apps to evade detection and possibly originates from Russia.
– Key commands include executing PowerShell commands, relaunching, and self-destructing.
– The backdoor uses an open-source Go package to connect to Telegram.
– The command “/cmd” hints at Russian origins due to language use.