"Cyclops Ransomware Gang Offers Go-Based Info Stealer to Cybercriminals"

Cyclops ransomware-affiliated threat actors have been observed offering information stealer malware designed to extract sensitive data from infected hosts. According to Uptycs, the threat actor behind this Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) promotes its offering on forums where they request a share of profits from those engaging in malicious activities through the use of the Cyclops malware. Cyclops ransomware is known for targeting all main desktop operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also terminates any processes that could interfere with encryption. The macOS and Linux variants of Cyclops ransomware are written in Golang. The ransomware further uses a complex encryption scheme involving asymmetric and symmetric encryption. The Go-based stealer targets Windows and Linux systems, grabbing details such as operating system information, computer name, number of processes, and files of interest that match certain extensions. This article continues to discuss the Go-based information stealer malware being offered by threat actors associated with the Cyclops ransomware. 

THN reports "Cyclops Ransomware Gang Offers Go-Based Info Stealer to Cybercriminals"

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