A supply chain compromise is a security pro’s worst nightmare. The thought of malware being planted on computer devices before they leave the factory sends shivers down a cyberdefender’s spine. A disturbing case of such poisoning was reported last week by researchers at TrapX. The researchers found an APT, which TrapX has dubbed “Zombie Zero,” was being used to infect a version of Windows XP embedded on devices. Zombie Zero was being used in a highly targeted attack on the shipping and logistics industry across the globe.
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Windows XP Hacked, Supply Chain Poisoned
Posted by: John P. Mello Jr. July 16, 2014 10:04 AMA supply chain compromise is a security pro’s worst nightmare. The thought of malware being planted on computer devices before they leave the factory sends shivers down a cyberdefender’s spine. A disturbing case of such poisoning was reported last week by researchers at TrapX. The researchers found an APT, which TrapX has dubbed “Zombie Zero,” was being used to infect a version of Windows XP embedded on devices. Zombie Zero was being used in a highly targeted attack on the shipping and logistics industry across the globe.