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A backdoor is a hidden method within software or hardware that allows bypassing normal authentication to access a system or network. These can be intentionally created by developers for maintenance or debugging but are frequently exploited or implanted by attackers to maintain unauthorized, persistent access. Backdoors often appear as undocumented commands, hidden user accounts, or covert network services designed to evade detection.
In cybersecurity, backdoors enable attackers to circumvent security controls, increasing the risk of prolonged system compromise and data exposure. Detecting backdoors requires careful code review, monitoring for unusual system behavior, and verifying integrity through trusted baselines. Identifying backdoor indicators in malware or attacker infrastructure is critical for limiting unauthorized access and reducing attacker dwell time within networks. Defensive measures focus on eliminating hidden access points and strengthening authentication mechanisms.
Attackers have started targeting Cisco Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU) instances unpatched against a vulnerability exposing a built-in backdoor admin account. [...]
Security researchers have linked a new backdoor dubbed Betruger, deployed in several recent ransomware attacks, to an affiliate of the RansomHub operation. [...]
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new supply chain attack vector dubbed Rules File Backdoor that affects artificial intelligence (AI)-powered code editors like GitHub Copilot and Cursor, causing them to inject malicious code
MirrorFace Expands Operations, Revives Anel Backdoor for EspionageA threat actor associated with Chinese cyberespionage campaigns against Japan stepped outside its East Asian comfort zone to target a European organization with a refreshed set of hacking tools. A hacking group tracked as MirrorFace and Earth Kasha deployed a backdoor once exclusively used by APT10.
Threat hunters have shed more light on a previously disclosed malware campaign undertaken by the China-aligned MirrorFace threat actor that targeted a diplomatic organization in the European Union with a backdoor known as ANEL
A bipartisan delegation of US Congresspeople and Senators has asked the hearing between the UK government and Apple to be made public