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Custom Chinese Malware Found on SonicWall Appliance “Shocking New Study Reveals Startling Truth About [Topic]”

Mandiant, a Google-owned cybersecurity firm, recently identified sophisticated malware of Chinese origin on a SonicWall appliance. The malware, which was analyzed by Mandiant and SonicWall’s Product Security and Incident Response Team (PSIRT), is designed to steal credentials and provides shell access. It is believed to have been deployed in 2021 and is able to persist even after firmware upgrades. The attack is believed to have originated from a known vulnerability that was neglected to be patched.

The hackers, who are tracked by Mandiant as UNC4540, are using similar techniques as another Chinese threat actor. SonicWall has released a new update for SMA 100 series devices (10.2.1.7) in order to protect the system from potential attack.

This incident shows that it is important for organizations to regularly patch their systems and software in order to protect from potential cyber attacks. Organizations should also employ security solutions that provide advanced protection against a variety of threats.

Key Points:
• Mandiant identified sophisticated malware of Chinese origin on a SonicWall appliance
• The malware is designed to steal credentials and provides shell access
• The attack is believed to have originated from a known vulnerability that was neglected to be patched
• SonicWall has released an update for SMA 100 series devices (10.2.1.7) in order to protect the system from potential attack
• It is important for organizations to regularly patch their systems and software in order to protect from potential cyber attacks

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