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fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

New YiBackdoor Malware Shares Major Code Overlaps with IcedID and Latrodectus

Given the similarities between YiBackdoor, IcedID, and Latrodectus, it's being assessed with medium to high confidence that the new malware is the work of the same developers who are behind the other two loaders. It's also worth noting that Latrodectus, in itself, is believed to be a successor of IcedID. The cybersecurity company said it first identified the malware in June 2025, adding it may be serving as a precursor to follow-on exploitation, such as facilitating initial access for ransomware attacks.
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fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

China went to 'EggStreme' lengths to attack Philippines

EggStreme is a multi-stage in-memory malware framework delivering persistent backdoor access, keylogging, privilege escalation, and data exfiltration against a Philippine military target.
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fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Researchers Warn of MystRodX Backdoor Using DNS and ICMP Triggers for Stealthy Control

MystRodX is a stealthy, flexible C++ backdoor that uses layered encryption, passive wake-up triggers via DNS/ICMP, and modular capabilities for remote control and data capture.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

US spy chief claims UK backdown on Apple backdoor demand

As a result, the UK has agreed to drop its mandate for Apple to provide a 'backdoor' that would have enabled access to the protected encrypted data of American citizens and encroached on our civil liberties.
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fromTechzine Global
5 months ago

Belgian security experts find Chinese espionage malware on Windows

BRICKSTORM malware, linked to UNC5221, targets European industries for espionage while remaining undetected over long periods.
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