#108 - Intel Chat: Nood RAT, GTPDOOR, Pikabot, Bifrost & the Executive Order on Preventing Access to Americans

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel.AhnLab Security Intelligence Center published an article exploring Nood RAT. Nood RAT is a variant of Gh0st RAT that works in Linux.GTPDOOR is the name of Linux-based malware that is intended to be deployed on systems in telco networks adjacent to the GRPS eXchange Network with the novel feature of communicating C2 traffic over GTP-C Control Plane signaling messages.Researchers reporting on Pikabot evasion techniques for Endpoint Detection and Response systems by employing an advanced technique to hide its malicious activities known as “indirect system calls”.Nit 42 at Palo Alto Networks, they are reporting on a new Linux variant of Bifrost that is showcasing an innovative technique to evade detection.President Biden issued an Executive Order to protect Americans’ sensitive personal data from exploitation by countries of concern.