FBot is a Python-based hacking tool recently discovered by security researcher Alex Delamotte [6]. It targets various digital domains [6], including web servers [6], cloud services [1] [2] [3] [4] [6], content management systems [6], and popular Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Office 365 [4], PayPal [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6], Sendgrid [1] [2] [3] [4] [6], and Twilio [1] [2] [3] [4] [6].
Description
Unlike other hacking tools [6], FBot does not share source code from AndroxGh0st [6], but it does exhibit similarities with the Legion cloud infostealer [4]. Its main objective is to compromise cloud [6], SaaS [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6], and web services and then sell the acquired access to other malicious actors [6]. FBot offers features such as credential harvesting [6], hijacking AWS accounts [2] [3] [6], and attacking PayPal and SaaS accounts [2] [3] [6]. It has unique methods for initiating PayPal API requests and possesses AWS-specific features [6]. Samples of FBot have been active since July 2022 [3] [6], indicating ongoing proliferation [2] [3]. It is believed that FBot may be the result of private development work. This highlights the evolving nature of cyber threats and emphasizes the need for continuous efforts in cybersecurity [6].
Conclusion
The discovery of FBot raises concerns about the security of digital domains, particularly web servers, cloud services [1] [2] [3] [4] [6], and SaaS platforms [1] [2] [3] [5] [6]. Its ability to compromise these systems and sell access to other malicious actors poses significant risks. Organizations and individuals must remain vigilant and take proactive measures to protect their digital assets. The ongoing proliferation of FBot highlights the need for continuous efforts in cybersecurity and underscores the evolving nature of cyber threats.
References
[1] https://www.infostealers.com/article/exploring-fbot-python-based-malware-targeting-cloud-and-payment-services/
[2] https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/python-tool-fbot-disrupts-cloud/
[3] https://ciso2ciso.com/python-based-tool-fbot-disrupts-cloud-security-source-www-infosecurity-magazine-com/
[4] https://www.scmagazine.com/news/fbot-hacking-tool-targets-major-cloud-services
[5] https://datatechvibe.com/news/sentinellabs-unveils-discovery-of-fbot-tool/
[6] https://cybermaterial.com/new-python-based-hacking-tool-unleashed/
