US and Canadian Agencies Confirm Chinese Hackers' Use of Advanced Malware 'Brickstorm'
A recent report from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has confirmed that hackers linked to China have successfully infiltrated several government entities and tech organizations by exploiting a sophisticated malware known as "Brickstorm". The backdoor-based attack, which utilized the VMware vSphere cloud computing platform, granted the attackers prolonged access to internal networks, enabling them to steal sensitive credentials, manipulate files, create hidden virtual machines, and ultimately exert control over the compromised systems.
According to the report, the attack may have started as early as April 2024 and continued until at least September of this year. The exact number of targeted organizations is unknown, but experts have identified eight different Brickstorm malware samples. VMware vSphere owner Broadcom has acknowledged the alleged hack, urging its customers to download up-to-date security patches to prevent similar incidents.
In a related development, the Google Threat Intelligence Group published a report on Brickstorm in September, warning organizations to reassess their threat models for appliances and conduct targeted exercises against known threat actors. As cyber threats continue to evolve, experts emphasize the importance of proactive measures to protect sensitive information and systems from sophisticated malware attacks like Brickstorm.
A recent report from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has confirmed that hackers linked to China have successfully infiltrated several government entities and tech organizations by exploiting a sophisticated malware known as "Brickstorm". The backdoor-based attack, which utilized the VMware vSphere cloud computing platform, granted the attackers prolonged access to internal networks, enabling them to steal sensitive credentials, manipulate files, create hidden virtual machines, and ultimately exert control over the compromised systems.
According to the report, the attack may have started as early as April 2024 and continued until at least September of this year. The exact number of targeted organizations is unknown, but experts have identified eight different Brickstorm malware samples. VMware vSphere owner Broadcom has acknowledged the alleged hack, urging its customers to download up-to-date security patches to prevent similar incidents.
In a related development, the Google Threat Intelligence Group published a report on Brickstorm in September, warning organizations to reassess their threat models for appliances and conduct targeted exercises against known threat actors. As cyber threats continue to evolve, experts emphasize the importance of proactive measures to protect sensitive information and systems from sophisticated malware attacks like Brickstorm.
... I mean, hackers are getting super advanced and it's really easy for them to get into our systems. Like, brickstorm sounds like some kinda spy movie plot 
. The fact that they can just hide virtual machines on our networks and steal our credentials is literally a nightmare 
. What's even worse is that we don't know how many organizations were targeted or when exactly the attack started 
. We need to stay vigilant and keep updating our security patches, it's not enough just to react after something happens 
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what can our leaders do to prevent these kinds of attacks? we need more transparency and accountability, you know? 
like, why didn't anyone catch this sooner? why did it take a Canadian agency to confirm it? 
anyway, i'm glad Broadcom is taking responsibility and urging their customers to update their security patches... but it's still a huge wake-up call for all of us. we need to stay vigilant and look out for each other online 
. i'm all about being prepared and staying safe online, and it sounds like brickstorm is some serious business 
. i hope vmware & broadcom are doing everything they can to help customers patch things up ASAP 
. gotta stay vigilant, you know? 
this is just another reason why we need to be proactive about cyber security 
u gotta keep ur software up 2 date or else ur in trouble 
at least google is bein proactive about it tho, publishin that report and all 
we gotta stay safe online, lol 
just kidding, this is super serious stuff! it's like they're trying to gain full access to these organizations' internal systems... what could be the goal here? 
are they looking for sensitive info or trying to disrupt operations? 
, don't wanna be caught off guard by some sneaky hackers! 
seems like we need to step up our cybersecurity game and educate ourselves more on these new threats... anyone else thinking this is a major wake-up call? 
. What's concerning is how easily the attackers were able to exploit vulnerabilities in the VMware vSphere platform, and then use those access points to gain control over internal systems 
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. I mean, we all know how important cybersecurity is these days, but still... some people seem to think that's not their problem 
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anyway, seems like we need to step up our cybersecurity game ASAP 
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I mean we need more people who care about keeping our online info safe, you know? 
it's not just governments or companies that get targeted, but also regular people like us who just wanna browse the internet without worrying about getting hacked 
hopefully more ppl will start paying attention to cybersecurity too, 'cause we cant keep relying on one team to save the day 
. What's next? 
), but these hackers need to be caught red-handed ASAP 
. Now, it seems like these malware attacks are just a click away 
. I mean, have you seen all the major companies that use VMware vSphere? It's like a security blanket for bad hackers 
. And now Broadcom is saying just patch up your system and hope for the best? 
always on the lookout for security updates 
anyway gotta give a major shoutout to google for keeping us informed 
And what's with this Brickstorm malware? Sounds like something from a sci-fi movie 