New Rust-Based Malware "ChaosBot" Uses Discord Channels to Control Victims' PCs

Security researchers discovered ChaosBot, a Rust-based backdoor that uses Discord channels for command-and-control operations. The malware spreads through compromised VPN credentials and phishing attacks, enabling attackers to execute commands, capture screenshots, and transfer files. A related threat, Chaos-C++ ransomware, combines file encryption with destructive deletion of large files and cryptocurrency wallet hijacking through clipboard manipulation. Both threats demonstrate increasingly sophisticated attack techniques targeting financial services and general users.