Malware Madness: The Dark Comedy of Cyber Threats in 2025
Dive into the wild world of malware with Pierluigi Paganini’s Security Affairs Malware Newsletter Round 46. Discover the Sarcoma Ransomware anatomy, RVTools’ transformation into a malware vector, and the hidden threats of dual-function malware in Chrome extensions. It’s all here, with a side of cybersecurity chaos and a dash of digital drama!
Hot Take:
Oh dear, it looks like the malware world has been busier than a caffeine-fueled squirrel in a nut factory! From TikTok to Chrome extensions, it seems no digital corner is safe from these pesky cyber critters. Grab your popcorn, folks, because this malware newsletter reads more like a thriller novel than a tech update!
Key Points:
- Double extortion ransomware gangs are still the talk of the town, with Sarcoma making a grand entrance.
- Even trusty IT tools aren’t safe from malware, as RVTools becomes a delivery vector for Bumblebee.
- Misconfigured servers like Redis are now the playground for cryptocurrency miners.
- Chrome extensions, once our browsing buddies, are now suspected of moonlighting as malware henchmen.
- Chinese hackers continue their long game, deploying MarsSnake in a multi-year cyber campaign.
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