• Hacking News
    • Leaks
    • WikiLeaks
    • Anonymous
  • Tech
    • Android
    • Apple News
    • BlackBerry
    • Google News
    • Microsoft
    • Motorola
    • Nokia
    • Samsung
    • 3D
  • Cyber Crime
    • Phishing Scam
  • How To
  • Cyber Events
    • Censorship
    • Cyber Attacks
  • Security
    • Malware
  • Surveillance
    • Drones
    • NSA
    • Privacy
  • Explore
    • Gaming
    • Science
    • Viral
HackRead
  • April 11th, 2021
  • Home
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
HackRead
  • Hacking News
    • Leaks
    • WikiLeaks
    • Anonymous
  • Tech
    • Android
    • Apple News
    • BlackBerry
    • Google News
    • Microsoft
    • Motorola
    • Nokia
    • Samsung
    • 3D
  • Cyber Crime
    • Phishing Scam
  • How To
  • Cyber Events
    • Censorship
    • Cyber Attacks
  • Security
    • Malware
  • Surveillance
    • Drones
    • NSA
    • Privacy
  • Explore
    • Gaming
    • Science
    • Viral
  • Follow us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    • Youtube
Home
Surveillance
NSA

New NSA Data Dump: ShadowBrokers Release UNITEDRAKE Malware

September 7th, 2017 Waqas Security, Hacking News, Leaks, Malware, NSA 0 comments
New NSA Data Dump: ShadowBrokers Release UNITEDRAKE Malware
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The ShadowBrokers is a group of hackers known for leaking exclusive information about the National Security Agency – NSA’s hacking tools and tactics.

In their latest leak, they have released the UNITEDRAKE NSA exploit, which is a remote access and control tool that can remotely target Windows-based systems to capture desired information and transfer it to a server. It captures information using plugins to compromise webcam and microphone output along with documenting log keystrokes, carrying out surveillance and access external drives.

The modular malware UNITEDRAKE is compatible with systems running on Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 up to Windows Server 2012. UNITEDRAKE is described as a “fully extensible” data collection tool that is specifically developed for Windows machines to allow operators the chance of controlling a device completely.

As cited by ZDNet, the malware modules like FOGGYBOTTOM and GROK can successfully listen to and monitor communications, and keep a check on keystrokes, webcam, and microphone. When the task is completed, the malware is able to self-destruct. Understandably, the NSA developed this tool to carry out mass surveillance and performed bulk hacking.

We first heard about UNITEDRAKE RAT back in 2014 when former NSA contractor Edward Snowden exposed an array of confidential documents in a high-profile scandal exposing the espionage tactics used by the NSA for decades. Snowden revealed a glaring truth related to NSA spying tactics that the agency had been using multiple malware programs to infect not hundreds or thousands but millions of computers across the globe to acquire valuable, sensitive data.

On the other hand, ShadowBrokers group made headlines in 2016 when it claimed to have robbed various exploitation tools used by the NSA including the notorious ETERNALBLUE that was a vital component in the WannaCry ransomware campaign causing damages to systems worldwide. The claim was proved to be authentic by security experts as well.

ShadowBrokers has now decided to release two data dumps every month dubbed as the Monthly Dump Service. For its latest data dump, the group is expecting to receive 500 Zcash, a type of cryptocurrency, which facilitates secure, private transactions. It is worth noting that the current rate of Zcash is US$248 per unit or A$309.50 per unit.

New NSA Data Dump: ShadowBrokers Expose UNITEDRAKE Malware

Screenshot from ShadowBrokers’s post on Steemit.

[fullsquaread][/fullsquaread]

The data dump also includes a UNITEDRAKE manual, which means the group is trying to generate additional interest among cyber criminals, vendors, and government groups to subscribe to services which provide access to the stolen exploits and malware models.

According to ShadowBrokers, five NSA data dumps are in the pipeline currently and the group is demanding a whopping 16,000 Zcash for files to be released on November 15. Moreover, to further enlarge the profits, ShadowBrokers intend to make previous data dumps available again for purchase and this time the price range will be somewhere between 100 ZEC ($24,000) and 1600 ZEC ( $3.8m).

The group’s subscription service is currently operating discreetly. However, the members have started complaining about the tools not working as expected. A few months back one of its subscribers came out in public and complained that the “Wine of the month” club was a fake scheme.

  • Tags
  • Cyber Crime
  • hacking
  • internet
  • LEAKS
  • NSA
  • RAT
  • security
  • Shadow Brokers
  • Snowden
  • Spying
  • Surveillance
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest
Previous article Fake Chrome & Firefox Font Update Drops RAT and Locky Ransomware
Next article Hackers Have Reportedly Infiltrated The US Power Grids
Waqas

Waqas

I am a UK-based cybersecurity journalist with a passion for covering the latest happenings in cyber security and tech world. I am also into gaming, reading and investigative journalism

Related Posts
2 scraped LinkedIn databases with 500m and 827m records sold online

2 scraped LinkedIn databases with 500m and 827m records sold online

Hackers leak data, 600k card info from Swarmshop cybercrime forum

Hackers leak data, 600k card info from Swarmshop cybercrime forum

Unpatched vulnerable VPN servers hit by Cring ransomware

Unpatched vulnerable VPN servers hit by Cring ransomware

Newsletter

Get the best stories straight into your inbox!



Don’t worry, we don’t spam

Latest Posts
2 scraped LinkedIn databases with 500m and 827m records sold online
Cyber Crime

2 scraped LinkedIn databases with 500m and 827m records sold online

Facebook ads dropped malware posing as Clubhouse app for PC
News

Facebook ads dropped malware posing as Clubhouse app for PC

Hackers leak data, 600k card info from Swarmshop cybercrime forum
Cyber Crime

Hackers leak data, 600k card info from Swarmshop cybercrime forum

HACKREAD is a News Platform that centers on InfoSec, Cyber Crime, Privacy, Surveillance and Hacking News with full-scale reviews on Social Media Platforms & Technology trends. Founded in 2011, HackRead is based in the United Kingdom.

Follow us