New malware uses Windows Subsystem for Linux as an attack vector

Security researchers have discovered a new type of malware that makes use of Windows Subsystem for Linux as a way to stealthily attack systems. Attacks can be carried out using malicious Linux binaries using a technique that was previously just a theoretical proof-of-concept. The new attack vector was discovered by researchers from Black Lotus Labs who describe it as 'the first instance of an actor abusing WSL to install subsequent payloads'. See also: Microsoft even requires TPM 2.0 for Windows 11 virtual machines Microsoft opens up about Windows 11 on Apple M1 chips Microsoft explains how to enable TPM 2.0… [Continue Reading]