Tag: backdoor
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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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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)…
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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 withdraws encrypted iCloud storage from UK after government demands ‘back door’ 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 entfernt Datenschutzfunktion für die iCloud in Großbritannien
Um einer Anordnung der britischen Regierung, eine Backdoor in die optionale E2EE-Datenschutzfunktion zu implementieren, zuvorzukommen, entfernt Apple diese Datenschutzfunktion für die iCloud in Großbritannien. Die Vorgeschichte Für in der iCloud gespeicherte Inhalte bietet Apple eine End-to-End-Encryption (E2EE, Verschlüsselung) an. Das … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/02/22/apple-entfernt-datenschutzfunktion-fuer-die-icloud-in-grossbritannien/
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Apple Breaks Silence on UK Probe, Removes Data Protection Tool From UK Users
The U.K. government demanded a backdoor into Apple’s Advanced Data Protection. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/apple-advanced-data-protection-removed-uk/
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Apple Withdraws Strong Encryption Feature for All UK Users
US Technology Giant Reportedly Received UK Government Demand for Global Backdoor. Amidst the ever-rising tide of cyberattacks and data breaches, Apple is deactivating a key data security feature for all U.K. users, rather than accede to a reported demand from the British government that the technology giant give it on-demand backdoor access to any user’s…
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Apple Drops iCloud’s Advanced Data Protection in the U.K. Amid Encryption Backdoor Demands
Apple is removing its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for iCloud from the United Kingdom with immediate effect following government demands for backdoor access to encrypted user data.The development was first reported by Bloomberg.ADP for iCloud is an optional setting that ensures that users’ trusted devices retain sole access to the encryption keys used to…
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Apple pulls iCloud endend encryption feature for UK users after government demanded backdoor
In an unprecedented step, Apple caved to a reported U.K. government’s demand to prevent users from using end-to-end encryption in iCloud. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/21/apple-pulls-icloud-end-to-end-encryption-feature-for-uk-users-after-government-demanded-backdoor/
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Apple Pulls Advanced Data Protection for New UK Users Amid Backdoor Demand
Apple says it can no longer offer end-to-end encrypted cloud backups in the UK and insists it will never build a backdoor or master key. The post Apple Pulls Advanced Data Protection for New UK Users Amid Backdoor Demand appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/apple-pulls-advanced-data-protection-for-new-uk-users-amid-backdoor-demand/
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Apple pulls iCloud endend encryption feature in the UK
Apple will no longer offer iCloud end-to-end encryption in the United Kingdom after the government requested a backdoor to access Apple customers’ encrypted cloud data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-pulls-icloud-end-to-end-encryption-feature-in-the-uk/
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Chinese Hackers Exploit Windows Tool to Install Backdoors
Mustang Panda Uses MAVInject to Evade Antivirus Detection. A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group is abusing a legitimate Microsoft tool to evade security and install backdoors on government systems in the Asia-Pacific region. The threat actor uses MAVInject.exe to inject malware into waitfor.exe. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/chinese-hackers-exploit-windows-tool-to-install-backdoors-a-27555
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Telegram API exploited by new Golang backdoor
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/telegram-api-exploited-by-new-golang-backdoor
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DarkMind: A Novel Backdoor Attack Exploiting Customized LLMs’ Reasoning Capabilities
The rise of customized large language models (LLMs) has revolutionized artificial intelligence applications, enabling businesses and individuals to leverage advanced reasoning capabilities for complex tasks. However, this rapid adoption has also exposed critical vulnerabilities. A groundbreaking study by Zhen Guo and Reza Tourani introduces DarkMind, a novel backdoor attack targeting the reasoning processes of customized…
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EagerBee Malware Targets Government Agencies ISPs with Stealthy Backdoor Attack
A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign leveraging the EagerBee malware has been targeting government agencies and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across the Middle East. This advanced backdoor malware, attributed to the Chinese-linked threat group CoughingDown, demonstrates cutting-edge stealth capabilities and persistence mechanisms, posing a significant threat to critical infrastructure in the region. Advanced Capabilities of EagerBee…
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Golang Backdoor Abuses Telegram for CC Communication
A newly discovered Golang backdoor is abusing Telegram for communication with its command-and-control (CC) server. The post Golang Backdoor Abuses Telegram for CC Communication appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/golang-backdoor-abuses-telegram-for-cc-communication/
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New family of data-stealing malware leverages Microsoft Outlook
certutil application which handles certificates, to download files.Espionage seems to be the motive, says the report, and there are Windows and Linux versions of the malware. But fortunately the gang “exhibited poor campaign management and inconsistent evasion tactics,” it notes. Nevertheless, CISOs should be watching for signs of attack using this group’s techniques, because their…
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New Golang-based backdoor relies on Telegram for C2 communication
Netskope Threat Labs researchers discovered a Golang-based backdoor using Telegram for C2 communication, possibly of Russian origin. Netskope Threat Labs found a Golang-based backdoor using Telegram for C2. The malware, still in development but functional, exploits cloud apps to evade detection. The experts believe the new Go backdoor could have a Russian origin. Upon executing…
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Hackers Exploit Telegram API to Spread New Golang Backdoor
The new Golang backdoor uses Telegram for command and control. Netskope discovers malware that exploits Telegram’s API for… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hackers-exploit-telegram-api-spread-golang-backdoor/
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Telegram Used as C2 Channel for New Golang Malware
A Golang backdoor is using Telegram as its command and control (C2) channel, an approach that makes detection harder for defenders, according to Netskope researchers First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/telegram-c2-channel-golang-malware/
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New Golang-Based Backdoor Uses Telegram Bot API for Evasive C2 Operations
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new Golang-based backdoor that uses Telegram as a mechanism for command-and-control (C2) communications.Netskope Threat Labs, which detailed the functions of the malware, described it as possibly of Russian origin.”The malware is compiled in Golang and once executed it acts like a backdoor,” security researcher Leandro Fróes said in…
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UK’s Secret Apple Backdoor Request, AI Chatbots Used For Stalking
In this episode, we discuss the UK government’s demand for Apple to create a secret backdoor for accessing encrypted iCloud backups under the Investigatory Powers Act and its potential global implications on privacy. We also discuss the first known case where AI chatbots were used in a stalking indictment, highlighting the dangers of technology misuse……