Payouts King Ransomware Uses QEMU to Deploy Hidden VM, Evading Endpoint Security Detection
213/69 Monday, April 20, 2026 Researchers from Sophos have identified a ransomware campaign involving Payouts King, which leverages QEMU to create a hidden virtual machine (VM) inside compromised systems. This VM acts as a covert backdoor, using reverse SSH connections to execute malware, store malicious files, and maintain remote control-while evading detection from traditional endpoint […]
