Chaos (malware) explained

Chaos is a malware that infects Windows, Linux and FreeBSD devices.^{[1] [2] [3]} It is written in the Go programming language. ^[1] It was discovered by Black Lotus Labs in April 2022.^[3] It is used for DDoS attacks and crypto mining.^[3] Chaos was believed to be an offshoot of Kaiji, a piece of botnet software.^[4]

Further reading

• Chaos Malware Walks Line Between Ransomware and Wiper
• Chaos Malware Quietly Evolves Persistence and Evasion Techniques
• Chaos is a Go-based Swiss army knife of malware - Lumen

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'Chaos' Malware Targets Linux And Windows Systems. September 29, 2022.
2. Web site: New cross-platform Chaos malware targets servers, routers and FreeBSD boxes. September 29, 2022.
3. Web site: A new malware literally called Chaos is spreading globally. ByTom. McKay. IT Brew.
4. Web site: Never-before-seen malware has infected hundreds of Linux and Windows devices. Dan. Goodin. September 28, 2022. Ars Technica.