Custom developed Dripion backdoor used in highly targeted attacks in Asia, US

The malware may be linked to a known cyberespionage group that targets companies with interests in Taiwan.

By Lucian Constantin

A new custom developed backdoor program has been used in highly targeted attacks against organizations from Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and the U.S. over the past year.

Malware researchers from Symantec first came across the program, which they’ve named Dripion, in August 2015. However, due to its custom nature and sparse use, it has managed to fly under the radar since as early as November 2013.

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Source: http://www.csoonline.com/

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