Chaos (malware)
Chaos is a malware that infects Windows, Linux and FreeBSD devices.[1][2] It is written in the Go programming language.[1] It was discovered by Black Lotus Labs in April 2022.[2] It is used for DDoS attacks and crypto mining.[2] Chaos was believed to be an offshoot of Kaiji, a piece of botnet software.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Riley, Duncan (September 29, 2022). "New cross-platform Chaos malware targets servers, routers and FreeBSD boxes". siliconAngle.
- ^ a b c McKay, Tom (October 27, 2022). "A new malware literally called Chaos is spreading globally". IT Brew.
- ^ Goodin, Dan (September 28, 2022). "Never-before-seen malware has infected hundreds of Linux and Windows devices". Ars Technica.
Further reading
[edit]- Lang, Nicholas (March 17, 2023). "Chaos Malware Quietly Evolves Persistence and Evasion Techniques". Sysdig. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- Seals, Tara (August 10, 2021). "Chaos Malware Walks Line Between Ransomware and Wiper". Threatpost. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
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