In September 2024, researchers observed an attack using the notorious SmokeLoader malware to target companies in Taiwan, including those in manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, and other sectors. SmokeLoader is well-known for its versatility and advanced evasion techniques, and its modular design allows it to perform a wide range of attacks. While SmokeLoader primarily serves as a downloader to deliver other malware, in this case, it carries out the attack itself by downloading pl
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NYANxCAT is a prolific hacker who programs new pieces and versions of malware, shares it widely, and records blackhat hacker educational YouTube videos which has over 150,000 views. He uses GitHub repository, sells his hacker tools and services using PayPal and Bitcoin. In this report, we discuss some of the samples of NYANXCat malware, his business models, and possible Kuwaiti identity.
(Figure 1. NYANxCAT GitHub logo) |
NYANxCAT Hacker Profile
Name: possible name: Hmoud [Hu