XWorm Strikes Back: Phishing Frenzy with a Side of Ransomware Ridicule
XWorm backdoor makes a comeback in phishing campaigns, now with more plugins than your average smartphone! After the developer XCoder vanished, threat actors adopted XWorm 6.0, 6.4, and 6.5, adding features for stealing data, ransomware, and more. It’s like a Swiss Army knife, but for cybercriminals.
Hot Take:
It seems the XWorm malware has taken a page out of a soap opera playbook: even after its creator, XCoder, ghosted the scene, the show must go on! With a cast of shady characters, this malware is pulling out all the stops to steal the spotlight… and your data. It’s like the Oscars of cybercrime, where everyone’s a winner but you.
Key Points:
– XWorm backdoor malware has evolved to versions 6.0, 6.4, and 6.5 after original developer XCoder abandoned the project.
– The malware now features over 35 plugins for a variety of malicious activities including ransomware.
– XWorm is being spread through diverse delivery methods, including phishing campaigns and AI-themed lures.
– The malware’s infection chain has incorporated advanced techniques beyond traditional email-based attacks.
– Trellix researchers highlight code overlaps between XWorm and NoCry ransomware, indicating shared malicious heritage.