YARA is an open-source tool that is widely used in the cybersecurity community for malware research. It was developed by Victor Alvarez in 2007 and has since become an essential tool for cybersecurity professionals, malware researchers, and incident responders. YARA allows users to create custom rules to identify and classify …
Maureen Schramm Linux systems targeted with stealthy “Perfctl” cryptomining malware
Linux systems are under attack by a new form of malware known as “Perfctl,” which is designed to mine cryptocurrency on infected machines without the user’s knowledge. This stealthy form of malware has been spreading rapidly across the Linux ecosystem, targeting servers and other devices running the popular open-source operating …
New WordPress Malware Bypasses Top 14 Security Scanners
A new form of malware targeting WordPress websites has emerged, and it is proving to be particularly vexing for security experts. This new malware is able to bypass the top 14 security scanners commonly used to detect and prevent malicious activity on websites. Security researchers first discovered this new malware …
Critical Exim Vulnerability Facilitates Malware Delivery (CVE-2024-39929)
A critical Exim vulnerability has been recently discovered that could potentially facilitate malware delivery. Identified as CVE-2024-39929, this vulnerability affects the popular mail transfer agent, Exim, which is widely used to send and receive emails on servers. The vulnerability stems from a flaw in Exim’s handling of certain types of …