Tag: cpuid
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CPUID Compromised, Trojanized Software Deploys STX RAT
For one day in April, unsuspecting users who visited CPUID.com, a trusted site for hardware-monitoring tools, unknowingly downloaded trojanized software that deployed a malicious remote access trojan called STX RAT. The compromised software, including CPU-Z and HWMonitor, turned a trusted resource into a malware delivery vehicle.
CPUID Website Compromised, Serves Malware via HWMonitor Downloads
For six hours, unsuspecting visitors to the CPUID website were put at risk of having their passwords stolen when malicious malware was served in place of the HWMonitor tool they were trying to download. This alarming security breach highlights the vulnerability even trusted sites can have, leaving users to wonder if their sensitive information is safe.
CPUID Compromised in Supply Chain Attack
A recent supply chain attack on the CPUID project has raised alarming questions about trust in software downloads, after hackers manipulated the official website to serve malware-infected versions of popular tools like CPU-Z and HWMonitor. Can users, defenders, and policymakers be certain that their software sources are safe?