'Pygmy Goat' malware helps Chinese state hackers attack networks

"The Linux malware, named 'Pygmy Goat', is designed to exploit vulnerabilities in Sophos XG firewalls, providing persistent access to Chinese state hackers targeting Western government networks."

"By utilizing backdoor access and disguising itself within legitimate Secure Shell (SSH) connections, 'Pygmy Goat' successfully evades detection, making it a sophisticated tool for cyber espionage."

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