Emerging Malware Threats Targeting Defense and Software Systems
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Recent malware developments include the SesameOp backdoor utilizing OpenAI Assistants API for command and control, and advanced SSH-Tor backdoors targeting the defense sector. Additionally, Gootloader has resurfaced with new tactics, while ransomware variants are exploiting vulnerabilities in Windows systems through remote management tools.
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