Hackers use PHP exploit to backdoor Windows systems with new malware

August 20, 2024 at 01:56PM Attackers deployed a new backdoor, Msupedge, on a Taiwan university’s Windows systems, possibly through a recently patched PHP vulnerability (CVE-2024-4577). Based on the meeting notes, it appears that unknown attackers have deployed a newly discovered backdoor called Msupedge on a university’s Windows systems in Taiwan, likely by exploiting a recently … Read more

Supply Chain Attack: Major Linux Distributions Impacted by XZ Utils Backdoor

April 1, 2024 at 10:06AM Multiple major Linux distributions have been hit by a supply chain attack through XZ Utils data compression library, resulting in a backdoor for unauthenticated access. The attack affects various Linux distributions, with tools available to detect the malicious library. Reverting to an untainted version of XZ Utils eliminates the threat, … Read more