Astaroth is a Trojan and information stealer of sensitive information such as user credentials using a key logger module, operating system calls interception and clipboard monitoring. It is used in a fileless malware campaign in the memory of infected computers detected by Microsoft Defender ATP Research Team researchers.Read More
A logic bomb is a piece of code intentionally inserted into a software system that will set off a malicious function when specified conditions are met. For example, a programmer may hide a piece of code that starts deleting files (such as a salary database trigger), should they ever be terminated from the company. Software that is inherently malicious, such as viruses and worms, often contain logic bombs that execute a certain payload at a pre-defined time or when some other condition is met. This technique can be used by a virus or worm to gain momentum and spread before being noticed. Read More
