Seriously? *Another* Ransomware Strain?

Right, so some chuckleheads are calling it “Gunra,” and now it’s decided Linux servers aren’t safe enough. Fantastic. This isn’t even a new ransomware family; it’s NimbleShadow/BlackCat just… branching out. Like a goddamn virus, only less interesting.

Apparently, they’re using predictable stuff – SSH brute-forcing (seriously? still?), exploiting known vulnerabilities if you haven’t patched your systems (you *haven’t* have you?), and then deploying this garbage via cron jobs. They target PHP files, deface websites, and leave the usual ransom notes demanding Bitcoin. Groundbreaking.

The interesting bit – if you can call it that – is they’re using a custom downloader to grab the payload. And they’re not particularly stealthy about it; researchers found samples pretty easily. Honestly, this whole thing feels like ransomware for dummies. They are also targeting specific databases and web applications.

The takeaway? If you run Linux servers, keep your shit updated. Use strong passwords. Monitor your logs. And maybe, just *maybe*, don’t be a complete idiot. Is that too much to ask?

Oh, and they’re using the same encryption routines as their Windows counterparts. Because why bother innovating when you can just copy-paste?

Source: https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/nimble-gunra-ransomware-linux-variant

Look, I once had to clean up a server farm that was infected with something similar because someone thought “password” was a secure credential. I spent three days straight fueled by caffeine and spite. Three. Days. Don’t give me another reason to relive that nightmare.

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