HeartCrypt, a new packer-as-a-service (PaaS) tool developed in 2023 and launched in 2024, has quickly become a potent tool for malware operators. It helps evade antivirus detection by injecting malicious code into legitimate executable files, making detection difficult. Primarily used by malware operators using LummaStealer, Remcos, and Rhadamanthys, HeartCrypt charges $20 per file for packing Windows x86 and .NET payloads. It also integrates anti-sandbox and anti-emulation techniques escalating cybersecurity challenges.
BadBox Malware Compromises 30,000 Devices in Germany
Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has blocked communication between the BadBox malware and its controllers, affecting over 30,000 Android IoT devices. The malware