Hackers Gone Wild: Water Gamayun’s Mischief with SilentPrism and DarkWisp Backdoors
Water Gamayun, a suspected Russian hacking group, is making waves with their new backdoors, SilentPrism and DarkWisp. By masquerading as legitimate software, they deploy these backdoors to execute malware, steal data, and maintain control, all while leaving a trail as invisible as a ninja in a blackout.
Hot Take:
Who knew Russian hackers had such a flair for drama? Introducing the latest in their cyber-thriller series: SilentPrism and DarkWisp! These backdoors aren’t just any ordinary malware; they’re the villains of a digital spy novel, sneaking into your system, stealing your secrets, and leaving you wondering, “Who turned off the lights?” All while using a cast of characters like MSC EvilTwin and runnerw.exe. It’s like a James Bond movie, but with more code and fewer martinis.
Key Points:
- Water Gamayun, a suspected Russian hacking group, is linked to new backdoors: SilentPrism and DarkWisp.
- The group exploits a Microsoft vulnerability (CVE-2025-26633) using various malicious packages.
- Malware tactics include the use of fake .msi files posing as legitimate software.
- Rhadamanthys Stealer and other stealers are part of their arsenal for data theft.
- Innovative techniques like using IntelliJ runnerw.exe for executing remote scripts are employed.