#BackdoorThreats

GitHub projects targeted with malicious commits to frame researcher

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November 16, 2024 at 10:34AM GitHub projects, including Exo Labs, have faced malicious commits and pull requests aimed at injecting backdoors. This has raised concerns about the attackers’ motives and the security of such repositories. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Security Threat Identification**: There is an ongoing concern regarding malicious commits and pull requests targeting GitHub projects. … Read more

NCSC Details ‘Pygmy Goat’ Backdoor Planted on Hacked Sophos Firewall Devices

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November 1, 2024 at 10:45AM The NCSC reported a stealthy backdoor, dubbed ‘Pygmy Goat,’ discovered on compromised Sophos XG firewall devices. This malware is designed to operate on a wider variety of Linux-based devices, raising security concerns regarding its potential impact on broader systems. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **Discovery of a Backdoor**: A stealthy network … Read more