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China-Linked Backdoor Expands to Windows with Kernel Stealth

A China-linked espionage group has unleashed a stealthy backdoor that infiltrates Windows systems, targeting government bodies in Honduras, Taiwan, Thailand, and Pakistan. The malware, known as SprySOCKS, boasts advanced espionage features and kernel-level stealth, making it a formidable threat.

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China-Linked SprySOCKS Backdoor Targets Windows with Driver-Based Stealth

ESET has uncovered a Windows variant of the SprySOCKS backdoor, previously thought to only affect Linux, marking a significant expansion of its capabilities. This new variant, version 1.8, uses driver-based stealth and can communicate through TCP, UDP, and WebSocket channels.

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