Gibson Index

2013-02-08: Bit9 Malware Penetration

Level Three Attack

Bit9 Vendor reports discovering malware signed with their own keys. Given that they are an antimalware company, this attack could be a platform for additional higher-level hacks at other companies.

Update

Krebs On Security updated their information on this attack to note that it began in July 2012, and that it used similar malware as was seein in targetted attacks on US defense firms.


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