A new open source malware toolkit, called SLIVER, is being used by threat actors to create and spread malicious programs. SLIVER is a modularized, open-source malware framework that allows users to easily build and deploy malicious Visual Basic Scripts (VBScripts) and Windows executables. According to researchers at The Hacker News, it appears to be actively used by several threat actors in the wild.
SLIVER offers a comprehensive suite of tools for malware authors and is able to encode and obfuscate its payloads, which is making it hard for the antivirus programs to detect them. It also supports both 32 and 64 versions of Windows, making it a versatile platform for malicious operations.
The toolkit is also noteworthy for its ability to be deployed on a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. As it is open source, it can be customized with additional tools, such as code injection, as well as advanced obfuscation techniques.
SLIVER is yet another example of how open source tools can be utilized for malicious activities. Cybercriminals often use such open source malware toolkits because it makes peforming malicious operations simpler, quicker, and more efficient.
Security experts advise users to remain vigilant and practice safe computing habits to protect themselves from potential threats. Regularly applying updates to their systems, using reliable antivirus solutions and avoiding suspicious links are some of the steps that users can take to reduce their risk of infection. Vigilance is key to protecting yourself from malicious actors and the threats they propagate.
This Cyber News was published on thehackernews.com. Publication date: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:57:29 +0000