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Malware campaigns abuse blockchain to attack hospitality firms

Original: (cofense.com) Blockchain-Abusing Malware Campaigns Targeting the Accommodation Industry: EtherRAT and TONResolver Analys

Security researchers at Cofense have analysed two malware campaigns, EtherRAT and TONResolver, targeting the accommodation industry. Attackers pose as guests sending fake complaints and reviews to trick hotel staff into installing remote access tools, then abuse blockchain networks like Ethereum and TON to hide their command-and-control communications and evade detection.

Why now: Cybersecurity professionals are sharing new technical analysis of a novel blockchain-based attack hitting hotels and accommodation providers.

CofenseEtherRATTONResolveraccommodation industryEthereum

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• (cofense.com) Blockchain-Abusing Malware Campaigns Targeting the Accommodation Industry: EtherRAT and TONResolver Analysis In brief - This article describes a malware campaign targeting the accommodation industry using fake guest complaints and reviews to deliver remote access… · orlysec@swecyb.com · 2

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