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Hadooken: A Linux Malware Targeting Oracle WebLogic Servers

Aqua Nautilus researchers identified a new Linux malware targeting Weblogic servers. The main payload calls itself Hadooken, a potential reference to the Hadouken attack (or “surge fist”) in the Street Fighter video game series. When Hadooken is executed, it drops a Tsunami malware and deploys a cryptominer. In this article, we explain the malware, its components, and how it was detected.

A new ransomware promises to be El Dorado for cybercriminals

The new Eldorado ransomware targets Windows and VMware ESXi systems, with sixteen victims primarily in the United States across various industries. Groupe-IB researchers observed Eldorado’s activities and announced the threat on RAMP forums. This ransomware uses the ChaCha20 algorithm for encryption and generates unique keys for each locked file.
How can you protect against ransomware? Learn more in the article.