#MicroWorld Technologies, maker of #eScan antivirus, was a source of a supply-chain compromise. Malicious updates were pushed via the legitimate eScan updater, delivering multi-stage malware that establishes persistence, enables remote access, and blocks automatic updates. In response, eScan shut down its global update service for more than eight hours.
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2nd February – Threat Intelligence Report - Check Point Research
For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 2nd February, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES MicroWorld Technologies, maker of eScan antivirus, has suffered a supply-chain compromise. Malicious updates were pushed via the legitimate eScan updater, delivering multi-stage malware that establishes persistence, enables remote access, and blocks automatic […]

