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Golden Chickens Deploys New Malware via Fake Security Pages
Part of the GC01 story · since 24 Jul
- Fri 24 Jul, 11:00 UTC. The Hacker News, first report. Golden Chicken malware returns with four new implant families.
- Tue 28 Jul, 09:32 UTC. SecurityOnline, its first report on the story. Golden Chickens Deploys New Malware via Fake Security Pages. This article, 2nd of 2.
The page discusses recent findings by Insikt Group regarding the TAG-195 malware group, also known as Golden Chickens, which includes new malware families: TinyEgg, ChonkyChicken, a modular ChonkyChicken variant, and ChromEggscalator. These tools are used for credential theft and remote access in enterprise environments, primarily targeting Windows users. The malware is delivered via ClickFix fake security pages, requiring users to input commands that retrieve malicious payloads.
Notably, ChonkyChicken can record keystrokes and hijack live browser sessions. The modular design allows adaptability during intrusions, and there are at least fourteen modules available for attackers, complicating detection efforts. Security measures suggested include restricting Windows Run dialog access and monitoring for specific suspicious activities.
How the story developed
2 articles from 2 outlets since 24 Jul. Quiet since 28 Jul. This was the 2nd report, 4 days after the first.
- Fri 24 Jul, 11:00 UTC. The Hacker News, first report. Golden Chicken malware returns with four new implant families.
- Tue 28 Jul, 09:32 UTC. SecurityOnline, its first report on the story. Golden Chickens Deploys New Malware via Fake Security Pages. This article, 2nd of 2.
- No CVE
- Larger: an outlet’s first report
- Coverage over time
- Quiet time, folded
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- Fri 24 JulDay 01
- Golden Chicken malware returns with four new implant families11:00 · The Hacker News · First report
Quiet for 4 days
Tue 28 JulDay 41- Golden Chickens Deploys New Malware via Fake Security Pages09:32 · SecurityOnline · Picked up again · This article, 2nd of 2