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Turla Unveils STOCKSTAY Backdoor in Ukraine Espionage Campaigns
Russian hackers, specifically the state-sponsored group Turla, have unleashed a new and stealthy backdoor called STOCKSTAY in a recent espionage campaign targeting Ukraine. This sneaky malware uses a secure WebSocket connection to communicate with its command center, making it a formidable tool for cyber spies.
Gamaredon Exploits WinRAR Flaw to Deliver GammaWorm, GammaSteel Malware
Cyber attackers have cleverly exploited a WinRAR flaw to unleash a potent malware duo, GammaWorm and GammaSteel, with the goal of taking control of infected systems and executing malicious scripts. This sneaky tactic, spotted by French cybersecurity firm Sekoia, allows hackers to fingerprint host systems, manipulate network settings, and fetch additional payloads from command and control servers.
FSB-Linked Worm Exploits Windows Flaw to Evade Detection
Cyber attackers have cleverly exploited a known Windows flaw, CVE-2025-8088, to sneak a malicious payload into victims' systems, allowing them to gain access and lay the groundwork for further attacks. This stealthy move was uncovered by Sekoia, which tracked the initial access stage as GammaPhish.