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XZ Utils Backdoor

🗓️ 02 Apr 2024 18:50:50Reported by Bruce SchneierType 
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Intentional backdoor found in XZ Utils, an open-source compression utility, allowing manipulation of sshd for remote access, potentially leading to theft of encryption keys or malware installation. Detected by a Microsoft engineer before distribution. Incredibly complex, multi-year installation process involving social engineering tactics.

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