Daxin: 13-Year-Old China-Linked Malware Found Still Active on Manufacturer’s Network

Recent security activity includes multiple high-impact incidents: Symantec discovered the China-linked Daxin Windows kernel rootkit and a new 'Stupig' backdoor running on a Taiwanese manufacturer's network, indicating a stealthy intrusion possibly active since 2013. CISA expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog to include multiple vendor flaws (Fortinet FortiSandbox, Microsoft SharePoint, KNX, Oracle and others). Ernst & Young disclosed a data breach tied to a compromised third-party IT support ticketing system. A cyberattack disrupted operations at Japanese food giant Nichre