Hackers Get Hacked: Winnti’s “Glutton” Backdoor Targets Rivals and Reboots Chaos
The Chinese Winnti hacking group is on a mission with their new PHP backdoor, Glutton. While it’s designed for stealth, its encryption skills are as subtle as a neon sign. The group targets organizations in China and the U.S., and even other cybercriminals, proving once again that in hacking, there are no friends, only “frenemies.”
Hot Take:
When hackers hack other hackers, you know the cyber wild west is alive and well! Winnti Group’s new PHP backdoor, Glutton, is making waves not just in the realms of good versus evil, but in the hacker-on-hacker showdown. It’s like watching a bunch of bandits fight over who gets to rob the train first. Grab your popcorn because this digital drama is just getting started!
Key Points:
- Winnti hacking group uses new backdoor ‘Glutton’ to target organizations and other cybercriminals.
- Glutton discovered by Chinese security firm QAX’s XLab, with traces dating back to December 2023.
- Backdoor has notable stealth weaknesses, suggesting early development phase.
- Glutton supports 22 commands for comprehensive system manipulation and data exfiltration.
- Deployed against popular PHP frameworks and Baota web panel, targeting IT services, social security agencies, and other hackers.
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