Not All Fun and Games: Lua Malware Targets Educational Sector and Student Gaming Engines
Essential information
- Published
- 09/10/2024 15:37
- Modified
- 09/10/2024 16:05
- Tags
- 2024-10-09 c2 lua compiler crypter linux server lua loader lua malware lua script morphisec powershell prometheus ransomware redline redline stealer windows servers
- Related entities
- 18 observables, 5 techniques (mitre), 1 malware, 1 others
Description
Over the past year, the delivery of Lua malware appears to have undergone simplification, possibly to reduce exposure to detection mechanisms. The malware is frequently delivered using obfuscated Lua scripts instead of compiled Lua bytecode, as the latter can trigger suspicion more easily.