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QakBot-Linked BC Malware Adds Enhanced Remote Access and Data Gathering Features

Cybersecurity researchers revealed a new BackConnect (BC) malware developed by threat actors linked to the QakBot loader. Walmart’s Cyber Intelligence team found the BC module on the same infrastructure distributing another malware loader called ZLoader. British cybersecurity company Sophos also analyzed the BC malware and attributed it to a threat cluster known for using Quick Assist for ransomware deployment and tricking targets into granting remote access to their PCs.

Source: thehackernews.com –

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