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Microsoft, FireEye Unmask More Malware Linked to SolarWinds Attackers

Researchers with Microsoft and FireEye found three new malware families, which they said are used by the threat group behind the SolarWinds attack. The malware families include: A backdoor that s called GoldMax by Microsoft and called Sunshuttle by FireEye; a dual-purpose malware called Sibot discovered by Microsoft; and a malware called GoldFinder also found by Microsoft. Microsoft said these latest custom attacker tools are tailor-made for specific networks and are assessed to be introduced after the actor has gained access.

Source: https://threatpost.com/microsoft-fireeye-malware-solarwinds/164512/

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