Phishing Madness: TorNet’s Sneaky Polish-German Heist Uncovered!
The TorNet backdoor is sneaky enough to break into your system without tripping alarms, like a ninja with a knack for technology. Once in, it uses the TOR network to keep the conversation going, thanks to phishing emails that look like money transfers but deliver a nasty surprise.
Hot Take:
Phishing emails are evolving faster than your aunt’s “chain letter” skills! These cyber tricksters are now using clever hacks like hidden text salting and TorNet backdoors to scam their way into your systems. It’s the digital version of a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat, but this time, the rabbit bites!
Key Points:
- A financially motivated threat actor is targeting users in Poland and Germany with a phishing campaign.
- The attack uses payloads like Agent Tesla, Snake Keylogger, and a new backdoor named TorNet.
- TorNet communicates over the TOR network and allows persistent access to victim machines.
- Phishing emails come disguised as financial or logistics communications with “.tgz” file attachments.
- Hidden text salting is used to evade email filters, calling for advanced detection techniques.
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