Script Kiddies Get Scripted: Hacked by Their Own Malware Dreams!
Hackers hacking hackers—it’s a plot twist worthy of a cybercrime sitcom. A fake XWorm RAT builder duped “script kiddies,” infecting 18,459 devices worldwide. CloudSEK researchers triggered a kill switch to uninstall the malware, proving that even among cybercriminals, there’s no honor—or antivirus. Always verify your malware before you, you know, malware!
Hot Take:
Ah, the classic tale of the wolf in sheep’s clothing, but with a digital twist! Script kiddies, those wannabe hackers with a penchant for copy-pasting, have found themselves up the creek without a paddle, thanks to a malware builder that bites back. It’s like downloading a free puppy and getting a pack of hungry wolves instead. For these aspiring cyber criminals, it seems the joke’s on them!
Key Points:
- Fake XWorm RAT builder duped low-skilled hackers, infecting their devices with malware.
- 18,459 devices globally fell victim, with most infections in Russia, the US, India, Ukraine, and Turkey.
- CloudSEK researchers exploited a kill switch to uninstall the malware from many devices.
- The malware stole Discord tokens and browser data, among other sensitive information.
- Lesson learned: downloading malware from cybercriminals is a risky business.