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Chinese hackers exploited a Trend Micro antivirus zero-day used in Mitsubishi Electric hack

Security Affairs

The hacker group has been targeting Japanese heavy industry, manufacturing and international relations at least since 2012, According to the experts, the group is linked to the People’s Republic of China and is focused on exfiltrating confidential data. An attempted attack requires user authentication.” SP1 for Windows.

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

Most device or software manufacturers place backdoors in their products intentionally and for a good reason. In 2016, the Mirai botnet attack left most of the eastern U.S. While this case study is just a snapshot, vigilance in the app store is required. Also Read : Yahoo Malware Attack: Malvertising Is the Silent Killer.

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