Chinese hackers develop LONGLEASH malware to expand ORB network

A batch of high-impact security stories: Chinese-linked actors (tracked as UAT-7810) are deploying new LONGLEASH malware to co-opt internet-facing networking gear (notably unpatched Ruckus routers) to expand an ORB relay network; multiple Tenda router firmware versions contain a hidden authentication backdoor that can grant administrative web-panel access; a 16‑year‑old Linux kernel vulnerability dubbed “Januscape” enables VM escape to execute code on hosts (Intel/AMD); BeyondTrust disclosed critical authentication‑bypass flaws in its Remote Support and Privileged Remote Access products; Adobe