Backdoor
Coverage of Backdoor in the Nexus archive.
- DMK against horse trading in politics and gaining power through backdoor, says Regupathy
Regupathy states that DMK opposes horse trading in politics and gaining power through backdoor methods.
- China-Linked Group Targets Southeast Asia Critical Systems
A China-linked group targeted critical systems in Southeast Asia, compromising at least 10 regional organizations, including two state-owned entities, and deploying a new backdoor.
- Microsoft warns users of 'Crypto Clipper' malware spread via USB drives
Microsoft has warned users about 'Crypto Clipper' malware distributed through USB drives. The malware combines data theft with remote code execution, transforming a financially motivated stealer into a lightweight backdoor.
- Popular WordPress redirect plugin hid dormant backdoor for years
The Quick Page/Post Redirect WordPress plugin, used by over 70,000 sites, contained a hidden backdoor added five years ago that enabled attackers to inject arbitrary code into users' websites.
- Ledger or Trezor
The article discusses a Reddit thread where users debate the merits of Ledger and Trezor cold wallets, with some claiming Trezor is superior due to open-source transparency while Ledger is accused of having potential backdoors.
- Threat actor uses Microsoft Teams to deploy new “Snow” malware
A threat group named UNC6692 is using social engineering to deploy a new malware suite called 'Snow' through Microsoft Teams. The malware includes a browser extension, a tunneler, and a backdoor.
- Governments on high alert after CISA snuffs out Firestarter backdoor on fed network
CISA and UK cybersecurity agencies detected a previously unknown backdoor malware called Firestarter in a U.S. federal agency's network, part of an ongoing attack on Cisco equipment. The targeted agency remains unnamed, but the incident highlights a long-running cyber campaign against federal infrastructure.
- China-linked hackers targeted Mongolian government using Slack, Discord for covert communications
China-linked hackers, identified by ESET as GopherWhisper, targeted Mongolian government networks since November 2023. The group used Slack and Discord for covert communications and was discovered in January 2025 after a previously unknown backdoor was found on a government institution's network.
- Someone Bought 30 WordPress Plugins and Planted a Backdoor in All of Them
A person purchased 30 WordPress plugins and embedded backdoors into all of them, creating a significant security risk for users. The malicious plugins could allow unauthorized access to websites using the affected WordPress platforms.