Topic: velociraptor abuse
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Ransomware Hackers Weaponize Velociraptor DFIR Tool
Malicious actors are misusing the Velociraptor digital forensics tool to deploy LockBit and Babuk ransomware, with the Chinese threat group Storm-2603 identified as responsible. Attackers exploited a privilege escalation vulnerability in Velociraptor to maintain persistent access, using technique...
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Hackers Use SolarWinds Flaws to Deploy DFIR Tool in Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have identified an active campaign exploiting critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-40551 and CVE-2025-26399) in SolarWinds Web Help Desk software to gain unauthorized access and deploy legitimate tools for malicious purposes. Attackers establish persistent control by insta...
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