Russian-state hacker group, Gamaredon, previously known for mainly targeting Ukranian entities, has accidentally or purposefully spread USB-based espionage malware, infecting various international organisations. The malware, called LitterDrifter, spreads from USB drive to USB drive and infects devices that connect to such drives. It has been found in the US, Vietnam, Chile, Poland, Germany and Hong Kong, as well as Ukraine.
Cryptomining Malware Found in Popular Open Source Packages
Security researchers from ReversingLabs have uncovered a series of high-profile compromises targeting popular open-source packages, highlighting the growing risk of malicious code infiltration in widely-used