DeepData Drama: Fortinet’s Zero-Day Exploited by Sneaky Malware! 🐍
DeepData malware is on a mission to steal credentials by exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Fortinet’s VPN client for Windows. Volexity and BlackBerry have linked this sneaky surveillance tool to the BrazenBamboo APT group, who seem to have an affinity for targeting Southeast Asian journalists and politicians. Watch out, Fortinet!
Hot Take:
Who knew Fortinet’s VPN client for Windows had a secret handshake with DeepData? Looks like our digital guardianship needs more than just a VPN and a prayer. Quick, someone call the IT wizard! It’s time to patch the unpatchable and outwit the elusive BrazenBambooâbefore our passwords start moonlighting as soap opera storylines!
Key Points:
- DeepData malware framework exploits a zero-day vulnerability in Fortinet’s VPN client for Windows.
- DeepData is linked to China-backed APT41, targeting Southeast Asian journalists and politicians.
- The bug in Fortinet’s VPN client remains unpatched and lacks a CVE identifier.
- Similarities between DeepData and LightSpy suggest shared development origins by BrazenBamboo.
- Volexity identifies new Windows variant of LightSpy, expanding its multi-platform reach.
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