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Sead Fadilpašić

REVEALED: This infamous ransomware has returned and it s more dangerous than ever | Vintage Vibes

An abstract image of digital security.
  • XWorm resurfaces with versions 6.0–6.5, now maintained by alias XCoderTools
  • Malware includes RAT, ransomware, data theft, DoS, and over 35 modular plugins
  • Trellix reports rising VirusTotal samples; phishing remains key propagation method

XWorm, the infamous backdoor malware used to wreak havoc several years ago, has apparently returned after a year-long sabbatical.

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