Interlock Ransomware Strikes Again: New PHP RAT Puts Industries on High Alert!

The Interlock ransomware group is back with a PHP twist, using a FileFix method to deliver their RAT. It’s like a digital Houdini act, tricking users into running commands via Windows File Explorer. Once inside, it performs reconnaissance with the finesse of a cat burglar, proving Interlock’s knack for cyber mischief.

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Hot Take:

Just when you thought it was safe to browse the internet, the Interlock Ransomware Group pops up with a sinister new PHP-based RAT variant that’s sneakier than a squirrel in a ninja suit. Using a crafty FileFix delivery method, these cyber tricksters are out to prove that the early bird may get the worm, but the early hacker gets your data. Time to double-check your CAPTCHA skills, folks, because things are about to get phishy!

Key Points:

  • The Interlock Ransomware Group has rolled out a new PHP-based RAT variant in a widespread campaign.
  • The malware uses the FileFix delivery method, an evolved form of the ClickFix technique.
  • The campaign spreads through compromised websites with hidden scripts prompting fake CAPTCHA verifications.
  • The RAT conducts system reconnaissance, exfiltrates data, and connects to a remote server via Cloudflare Tunnel.
  • The malware supports downloading executables, running shell commands, and setting up persistence.

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