An advanced malware previously attributed to a China-linked threat actor has resurfaced after more than four years within a Taiwan manufacturing firm, along with a previously unreported backdoor dubbed Stupig.
Daxin (“srt64.sys”), as the kernel-mode rootkit is referred to, was first documented by Broadcom-owned Symantec in March 2022, with evidence indicating its use in targeted attacks aimed According to The Hacker News, an advanced malware previously attributed to a china-linked threat actor has resurfaced after more than four years within a taiwan manufacturing firm, along with a previously unreported backdoor dubbed stupig.
daxin (“srt64.sys”), as the kernel-mode rootkit is referred to, was first documented by broadcom-owned symantec in march 2022, with evidence indicating its use in targeted attacks aimed. The development comes amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny in the sector. The Hacker News reports that this marks a significant milestone for the industry. The The Hacker News report provides additional context on the implications for market participants and regulatory frameworks moving forward.
