Tag: backdoor
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Apple takes UK government to court over ‘backdoor’ order
A first-of-its-kind legal challenge set to be heard this month, per reports First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/03/05/apple_reportedly_ipt_complaint/
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Iranian Hackers Target UAE Firms With Polyglot Files
An Iranian threat actor was seen targeting UAE organizations with polyglot files to deliver a new backdoor named Sosano. The post Iranian Hackers Target UAE Firms With Polyglot Files appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/iranian-hackers-target-uae-firms-with-polyglot-files/
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Chinese APT Lotus Panda Targets Governments With New Sagerunex Backdoor Variants
The threat actor known as Lotus Panda has been observed targeting government, manufacturing, telecommunications, and media sectors in the Philippines, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Taiwan with updated versions of a known backdoor called Sagerunex.”Lotus Blossom has been using the Sagerunex backdoor since at least 2016 and is increasingly employing long-term persistence command shells and developing…
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1 Million Third-Party Android Devices Have a Secret Backdoor for Scammers
New research shows at least a million inexpensive Android devices”, from TV streaming boxes to car infotainment systems”, are compromised to allow bad actors to commit ad fraud and other cybercrime. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/1-million-third-party-android-devices-badbox-2/
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Apple is challenging U.K.’s iCloud encryption backdoor order
Apple is challenging a U.K. Government data access order in the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT), the Financial Times reports. The order targeted iCloud backups that are protected by end-to-end encryption. Last month, press leaks revealed the existence of the January order asking Apple to build a backdoor in iCloud’s encrypted backups. U.K. officials are exercising…
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Sosano: Proofpoint warnt vor neuer Backdoor-Malware
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/sosano-proofpoint-warnung-neuheit-backdoor-malware
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Suspected Iran-backed hackers target UAE with newly discovered ‘Sosano’ malware
Researchers say they spotted new backdoor malware that suspected Iranian regime-backed hackers have aimed at sectors such as aviation, satellite communications and critical transportation infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/sosano-malware-targets-uae-iran-suspected
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Suspected Iranian Hackers Used Compromised Indian Firm’s Email to Target U.A.E. Aviation Sector
Threat hunters are calling attention to a new highly-targeted phishing campaign that singled out “fewer than five” entities in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) to deliver a previously undocumented Golang backdoor dubbed Sosano.The malicious activity was specifically directed against aviation and satellite communications organizations, according to Proofpoint, which detected it in late October First seen…
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Privacy Roundup: Week 9 of Year 2025
Tags: access, android, apple, attack, backdoor, breach, browser, cctv, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, encryption, endpoint, exploit, firmware, flaw, government, group, hacker, Internet, jobs, law, leak, malware, office, password, phishing, privacy, regulation, router, scam, service, software, switch, technology, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerabilityThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 23 FEB 2025 – 1 MAR 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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Cybersecurity Impact of DOGE, Apple’s Stand Against Encryption Backdoors
In this episode, Kevin and Tom discuss current events including the latest developments with DOGE and the significant changes happening at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). They also touch on Apple’s decision to refuse creating backdoors for encryption, setting a new precedent in digital security. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the……
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Space Pirates Hackers Attacking IT Organizations With LuckyStrike Using OneDrive
Tags: attack, backdoor, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, government, group, hacker, malware, russia, threatA recent investigation by cybersecurity experts has unveiled a series of advanced cyberattacks orchestrated by the notorious Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group known as >>Space Pirates.
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Zugriff auf alle IoT-Geräte möglich – Sicherheitsforscher entdeckt Backdoor in seinem Bett
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/sicherheitsforscher-entdeckt-backdoor-in-seinem-bett-a-74e0cf3b8ef1838faa63ac9a36ebe8d1/
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Lotus Blossom Hackers Target Southeast Asia with Sagerunex Backdoor
A sophisticated cyber espionage operation linked to the Lotus Blossom group has been discovered targeting government, manufacturing, telecommunications, First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/lotus-blossom-hackers-target-southeast-asia-with-sagerunex-backdoor/
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New Stealthy Backdoor >>Squidoor<< Linked to Chinese Threat Actor
A newly discovered stealthy backdoor named Squidoor has been identified targeting high-profile organizations across Southeast Asia and South First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/new-stealthy-backdoor-squidoor-linked-to-chinese-threat-actor/
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Enhanced capabilities sustain the rapid growth of Vo1d botnet
Operators behind the Vo1d botnet have enhanced its capabilities, enabling rapid growth in recent months. In September 2024, Doctor Web researchers uncovered a malware, tracked asVo1d, that infected nearly 1.3 million Android-based TV boxes belonging to users in 197 countries. The malicious code acts as a backdoor allowing attackers to download and install third-party software…
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Gabbard Decries Britain’s Reported Demand for Apple to Provide Backdoor Access to Users’ Cloud Data
The Director of National Intelligence said such a demand would violate Americans’ rights and raise concerns about a foreign government pressuring a U.S.-based technology company. The post Gabbard Decries Britain’s Reported Demand for Apple to Provide Backdoor Access to Users’ Cloud Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/gabbard-decries-britains-reported-demand-for-apple-to-provide-backdoor-access-to-users-cloud-data/
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New Auto-Color Linux backdoor targets North American govts, universities
A previously undocumented Linux backdoor dubbed ‘Auto-Color’ was observed in attacks between November and December 2024, targeting universities and government organizations in North America and Asia. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-auto-color-linux-backdoor-targets-north-american-govts-universities/
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China-based Silver Fox spoofs healthcare app to deliver malware
Silver Fox, a China-based threat actor that may or may not be backed by the Chinese government, has been delivering the ValleyRAT backdoor to unsuspecting users by disguising … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/25/china-based-silver-fox-spoofs-healthcare-apps-dicom-viewer-to-deliver-valleyrat-malware/
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Hackers Exploiting Cisco Small Business Routers RCE Vulnerability Deploying Webshell
Tags: backdoor, business, cisco, cve, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, flaw, hacker, rce, remote-code-execution, router, vulnerabilityA critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, CVE-2023-20118, affecting Cisco Small Business Routers, has become a focal point for cybercriminals deploying webshells and advanced backdoor payloads. The vulnerability, caused by improper input validation in the routers’ web-based management interface, allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands by sending specially crafted HTTP requests. This flaw has…
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Swedish authorities seek backdoor to encrypted messaging apps
Sweden’s law enforcement and security agencies are pushing legislation to force Signal and WhatsApp to create technical backdoors allowing them to access communications sent over the encrypted messaging apps. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/sweden-seeks-backdoor-access-to-messaging-apps
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Chinese-Backed Silver Fox Plants Backdoors in Healthcare Networks
Forescout observed the recently identified Chinese hacking group using medical imaging software applications to deliver malware First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/chinese-silver-fox-backdoors/
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Endend iCloud encryption removed in UK after backdoor demands
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/end-to-end-icloud-encryption-removed-in-uk-after-backdoor-demands
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Smart Bed Security Flaw Lets Hackers Access Other Network Devices
Tags: access, backdoor, credentials, cyber, data-breach, flaw, hacker, Internet, iot, network, service, vulnerabilityA security researcher has uncovered critical vulnerabilities in Eight Sleep’s internet-connected smart beds, revealing exposed Amazon Web Services (AWS) credentials, remote SSH backdoors, and potential access to users’ entire home networks. The findings underscore growing concerns about IoT device security as consumers increasingly adopt connected appliances for everyday use. Researcher Discovers AWS Keys and Remote…
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Fernzugriff auf fremde Betten: Backdoor in smarter Matratzenauflage entdeckt
Tags: backdoorDie Auflage kann die Temperatur der Matratze regeln, Schlafdaten erfassen und Nutzer per Vibration wecken. Eine Backdoor verleiht Vollzugriff. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/fernzugriff-auf-fremde-betten-backdoor-in-smarter-matratzenauflage-entdeckt-2502-193651.html
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 34
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. You’ve Got Malware: FINALDRAFT Hides in Your Drafts Telegram Abused as C2 Channel for New Golang Backdoor Infostealing Malware Infections in the U.S. Military & Defense Sector: A Cybersecurity Disaster in the Making Analyzing ELF/Sshdinjector.A!tr with…
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$1.4 Billion Stolen From ByBit in Biggest Crypto Theft Ever
Plus: Apple turns off end-to-end encrypted iCloud backups in the UK after pressure to install a backdoor, and two spyware apps expose victim data”, and the identities of people who installed the apps. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/1-4-billion-stolen-from-bybit-in-biggest-crypto-theft-ever/
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Advanced Data Protection: Apple entfernt erweiterte iCloud-Sicherheit in UK
Apple hat seine Advanced-Data-Protection-Funktion im Vereinigten Königreich abgeschaltet, um zu verhindern, eine Backdoor einrichten zu müssen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/advanced-data-protection-apple-entfernt-erweiterte-icloud-sicherheit-in-uk-2502-193619.html
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Apple removes iCloud encryption in UK following backdoor demand
Apple removed iCloud’s Advanced Data Protection in the UK after the government requested encryption backdoor access. Apple ends iCloud end-to-end encryption in the United Kingdom following the government’s request for encryption backdoor access. Advanced Data Protection is now unavailable for new UK users. In 2022, the IT giant introduced the optional setting Advanced Data Protection (ADP)…