Tag: backdoor
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Undocumented hidden feature found in Espressif ESP32 microchip
Experts discovered an undocumented hidden feature in the ESP32 microchip manufactured by Espressif, which is used in over 1 billion devices. At the RootedCON, researchers at Tarlogic Innovation presented their findings on undocumented commands in the ESP32 microchip designed by the Chinese manufacturer Espressif. The hidden functionality could act as a backdoor, enabling impersonation attacks…
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Bluetooth-Chip-Backdoor entdeckt: Über 1 Mrd. Geräte betroffen
Eine kritische Bluetooth-Chip Backdoor wurde entdeckt! Die Sicherheitslücke im Bluetooth-Chip ESP32 bedroht über eine Milliarde Geräte. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/bluetooth-chip-backdoor-entdeckt-ueber-1-mrd-geraete-betroffen-311350.html
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Undocumented backdoor found in Bluetooth chip used by a billion devices
The ubiquitous ESP32 microchip made by Chinese manufacturer Espressif and used by over 1 billion units as of 2023 contains an undocumented backdoor that could be leveraged for attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/undocumented-backdoor-found-in-bluetooth-chip-used-by-a-billion-devices/
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Cybercriminals Allegedly Used a StubHub Backdoor to Steal Taylor Swift Tickets
Plus: The world’s “largest illicit online marketplace” gets hit by regulators, police seize the Garantex crypto exchange, and scammers trick targets by making up ransomware attacks. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/stubhub-backdoor-stolen-taylor-swift-tickets/
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Malicious backdoor-deploying JavaScript facilitates widespread WordPress site compromise
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/malicious-backdoor-deploying-javascript-facilitates-widespread-wordpress-site-compromise
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WordPress Sites Compromised by JavaScript Backdoors
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/wordpress-sites-compromised-by-javascript-backdoors
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Apple withdraws encrypted iCloud storage from UK after government demands ‘backdoor’ access
After the Home Office issued a secret order for Apple to open up a backdoor in its encrypted storage, the tech company has instead chosen to withdraw the service from the UK First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366619614/Apple-withdraws-encrypted-iCloud-storage-from-UK-after-government-demands-back-door-access
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Apple drags 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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Apple Taking Legal Action Against UK Over Backdoor Demands
Apple told TechRepublic it is “gravely disappointed” to remove Advanced Data Protection in the U.K., as it fights government demands for an iCloud backdoor. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-legal-action-uk-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…