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A new version of the CoolClient backdoor, developed by the Chinese espionage threat outfit Mustang Panda, can monitor the clipboard and collect login credentials from browsers. Researchers at Kaspersky claim that the malware has also been used to install a rootkit that has never been seen before. However, a future study will include a technical examination. Since 2022, CoolClient has been connected to Mustang Panda and used in conjunction with PlugX and LuminousMoth as a backup backdoor. The upgraded malware version was used by genuine software from Sangfor, a Chinese company that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure technologies, to launch assaults against government organizations in Myanmar read more about Chinese Mustang Panda hackers deploy inf...

Malicious plugins that propagate information-stealing malware by displaying phony software updates and errors are being installed on WordPress websites by hackers. Since compromised credentials are being used to infiltrate networks and steal data, information-stealing malware has become a global scourge for security defenders in recent years. Since 2023, a malicious campaign known as ClearFake has been used to spread information-stealing malware by displaying phony web browser update banners on hacked websites read more about Over 6000 WordPress hacked to install plugins pushing infostealers. Get up to date on the latest cybersecurity news and enhance your knowledge of cybersecurity with our thorough coverage of the dangers, breaches, and solutions.

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Chinese Mustang Panda hackers deploy infostealers via CoolClient backdoor

Over 6000 WordPress hacked to install plugins pushing infostealers