Purple Fox, a malware previously distributed via exploit kits and phishing emails, has added a worm module that allows it to scan for and infect Windows systems reachable over the Internet in ongoing attacks. The malware comes with rootkit and backdoor capabilities, was first spotted in 2018 after infecting at least 30,000 devices. Purple Fox (aka DirtyMoe, NuggetPhantom, and Perkiler) attacks have significantly intensified, reaching a total of 90,000 attacks and 600% more infections.
Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/purple-fox-malware-worms-its-way-into-exposed-windows-systems/