Malware Madness: The Alarming Evolution of Cyber Threats in 2025
The Security Affairs Malware Newsletter, Round 44, dives into malware’s latest tricks, like Gmail as a C2 mechanism. From WordPress malware masquerading as anti-malware to wget’s destructive payloads, it’s a malware buffet! Stay updated on the international malware landscape with Pierluigi Paganini’s insights.
Hot Take:
Ah, malware, the gift that keeps on giving… much like that fruitcake you got last Christmas. This edition of Security Affairs is like an all-you-can-eat buffet of digital delinquency, featuring everything from rootkits to espionage campaigns. It’s a hacker’s dream and a sysadmin’s nightmare, yet still somehow more entertaining than your average soap opera. Grab your tinfoil hat and let’s dive into the nefarious world of ones and zeroes trying to ruin your day.
Key Points:
- io_uring is back, now moonlighting as a rootkit.
- StealC is evolving faster than a Pokémon on a sugar rush.
- WordPress is duped by malware disguised as anti-malware.
- Gmail channels being used as a Command and Control (C2) mechanism.
- Earth Kurma APT targets Southeast Asian government and telecom sectors.