Security News

Many Potential Backdoors Found in Huawei Equipment: Study
2019-06-27 17:14

A report published this week by US-based firmware and IoT security solutions provider Finite State shows that Huawei equipment is affected by many vulnerabilities, including potential backdoors,...

Backdoor Built into Android Firmware
2019-06-21 16:42

In 2017, some Android phones came with a backdoor pre-installed: Criminals in 2017 managed to get an advanced backdoor preinstalled on Android devices before they left the factories of...

Modular Backdoor Can Spread Over Local Network
2019-06-18 15:19

A recently discovered backdoor can spread itself over a local network, in addition to allowing attackers to install additional malware onto compromised machines.  read more

New Version of ShellTea Backdoor Used by FIN8 Hacking Group
2019-06-11 17:00

Researchers have detected a new campaign against the hotel-entertainment industry employing the first documented use of the ShellTea/PunchBuggy backdoor since 2017. It is also thought to be the...

"MuddyWater" Cyberspies Update PowerShell Backdoor
2019-06-10 17:49

The cyber-espionage group known as MuddyWater has used an updated multi-stage PowerShell backdoor in recent campaigns, Trend Micro’s security researchers report. read more

Credential Stealing Backdoor Found in Agama Cryptocurrency Wallet Apps
2019-06-06 12:48

Are you using Komodo's Agama Wallet to store your KMD and BTC cryptocurrencies? Were your funds also unauthorisedly transferred overnight to a new address? If yes, don't worry, it's probably safe,...

Inside GCHQ's Proposed Backdoor Into End-to-End Encryption
2019-06-03 17:35

The Open Technology Institute (OTI) has responded to GCHQ/NCSC's article on 'Principles for a More Informed Exceptional Access Debate' with an 'Open Letter to GCHQ on the Threats Posed by the...

Your data, stolen twice: Pirated phishing kit contains hidden backdoor
2019-05-21 15:21

A commercial phishing platform that targets Apple users has proven popular enough for other criminals to pirate, though the pirated version transmits harvested data through a hidden back channel.

Hackers Exploit ASUS Update Process to Install Backdoor
2019-05-15 17:21

The BlackTech cyber-espionage group has been performing man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks on the update process of the ASUS WebStorage application to deliver the Plead backdoor to their targeted...

Flaw Affecting Millions of Cisco Devices Let Attackers Implant Persistent Backdoor
2019-05-14 09:03

Researchers have discovered a severe vulnerability in Cisco products that could allow attackers to implant persistent backdoor on wide range devices used in enterprises and government networks,...