The system drive serial number or computer name magically transformed into an indispensable key. Without it, the malicious program simply refused to decrypt its own payload. Recently, Kaspersky re…

At a glance Field Detail Malware family OctLurk (plugin-based backdoor); SilkLurk (plugin-based backdoor); LurkProxy (network proxy utility) Threat actor Unknown group; assessed with medium confid…

Kaspersky links OctLurk and SilkLurk to cyberespionage attacks stealing passwords, emails and files from government systems in six countries since January 2025.