Tag: digicert
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GoldenEyeDog Exploits DigiCert Breach for Code-Signing Certificates
In a chilling example of malware mastery, the GoldenEyeDog group exploited a DigiCert breach to snag code-signing certificates, which they then used to cloak their malicious software in a veneer of legitimacy. This brazen heist highlights the group's cunning and capabilities, which have been under scrutiny since at least 2015.
Microsoft Defender Flags DigiCert Certificates as Malware in False Positives
Microsoft Defender's recent signature update mistakenly flagged legitimate DigiCert root certificates as malware, causing widespread alerts and removal of the certificates, and even prompting some users to reinstall Windows. DigiCert quickly revoked the affected certificates within 24 hours of discovery, minimizing the impact.