The China-linked threat group tracked as Winnti was observed using a new variant of the ShadowPad backdoor in recent attacks targeting Hong Kong universities, ESET’s security researchers report.
Cybercrime·Malware & Threats
Chinese Hackers Target Hong Kong Universities With New Backdoor Variant
The China-linked threat group tracked as Winnti was observed using a new variant of the ShadowPad backdoor in recent attacks targeting Hong Kong universities, ESET’s security researchers report. The post Chinese Hackers Target Hong Kong Universities With New Backdoor Variant appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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