Fast16 Malware

Researchers have reverse-engineered a piece of malware named Fast16. It’s almost certainly state-sponsored, probably US in origin, and was deployed against Iran years before Stuxnet:

“…the Fast16 malware was designed to carry out the most subtle form of sabotage ever seen in an in-the-wild malware tool: By automatically spreading across networks and then silently manipulating computation processes in certain software applications that perform high-precision mathematical calculations and simulate physical phenomena, Fast16 can alter the results of those programs to cause failures that range from faulty research results to catastrophic damage to real-world equipment.”…

April 30, 2026
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The Rising of Protestware During Times of War

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, a disconcerting phenomenon has emerged, challenging the conventional notions of malicious software. Enter “protestware” — a term that sends shivers down the spines of cybersecurity experts and individuals alike. Unlike traditional malware, protestware isn’t designed with the sole purpose of exploiting vulnerabilities or stealing sensitive information. Instead, it […]

November 20, 2023
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Malware Persistence Locations: Windows and Linux

Malware persistence is a crucial aspect of cyber threats that often goes unnoticed by unsuspecting users. In the realm of cybersecurity, it refers to the ability of malicious software to establish a foothold on a targeted system, allowing it to maintain its presence over an extended period. This persistence is achieved through various covert techniques, […]

September 23, 2023
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