Daemon Tools backdoor is a serious issue that has caught the attention of security experts. Researchers from Kaspersky recently uncovered a Daemon Tools backdoor affecting thousands of Windows computers worldwide.

Daemon Tools backdoor

The Daemon Tools backdoor was found after Kaspersky analyzed data from its antivirus software. The attack is widespread, targeting various sectors, including government systems. Furthermore, the hackers are believed to be part of a Chinese-speaking group. This group used the Daemon Tools backdoor to install more malware on targeted computers.

Additionally, organizations in Russia, Belarus, and Thailand were most affected by the Daemon Tools backdoor. The backdoor was first detected on April 8 and remains an active threat. Kaspersky has reached out to Disc Soft, the developer, but no public response had been confirmed at the time of writing.

This Daemon Tools backdoor is part of a surge in supply chain attacks seen recently. Hackers exploit trusted software to infect many users in a single move. Consequently, the attackers used a software update to deliver the Daemon Tools backdoor, spreading malicious code widely.

You can read more about the ongoing investigation and expert analysis from the original source at TechCrunch.

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