Telegram Trouble: Golang Backdoor with Russian Roots Cracks Cybersecurity笑
Golang-based backdoor malware uses Telegram for command and control, proving once again that even cybercriminals can’t resist a good chat app. With Russian origins and a penchant for PowerShell commands, it’s the digital version of a spy thriller, minus the popcorn.
Hot Take:
When life gives you Golang, make a backdoor with a side of Telegram! It seems our Russian cyber pals have taken a page out of the Go Programming Language manual and mixed it with a dash of instant messaging flair. You know it’s serious when the malware can’t even decide on a name and location without checking first. If only we could redirect their coding skills to more socially beneficial projects, like developing an app to remind people to water their plants or call their mothers.
Key Points:
- New Golang-based backdoor malware uses Telegram for C2 communications.
- Suspected origin of the malware is Russia.
- The malware self-replicates in “C:WindowsTempsvchost.exe” if needed.
- Four commands are supported, but only three are currently functional.
- Malware communicates in Russian, hinting at its geographical origin.