The Elderwood platform is a package of exploits that attackers can buy off the shelf. It was first discovered in 2012, but appears to have been updated with some of the latest zero-day exploits, researchers say. The platform offers a peek at the evolving development and distribution mechanism for malware, Symantec says. It could be backed by organized, well-funded organizations, the researchers say, which could shed light on how big groups get early access to the latest exploits, they say.”]

