New Mallox ransomware Linux alternative based upon dripped Kryptina code
An affiliate of the Mallox ransomware operation, likewise called TargetCompany, was identified utilizing a somewhat customized variation of the Kryptina ransomware to attack Linux systems.
This variation, according to SentinelLabs, is different from other Linux-targeting versions of Mallox, such as the one explained last June by Trend Micro scientists, highlighting the moving strategies of the ransomware community.
This is another indication that Mallox, formerly a Windows-only malware, is putting Linux and VMWare ESXi systems into its crosshairs, marking a considerable advancement for the operation.
From Kryptina to Mallox
Kryptina was introduced as a low-cost ($500-$800) ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) platform for targeting Linux systems in late 2023 however stopped working to acqu...