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China-Linked Daxin Malware Active on Manufacturer's Network Since 2013

Researchers have identified the China-linked Daxin rootkit and a previously unknown backdoor, dubbed Stupig, active on the network of a Taiwan-based subsidiary of a multinational high-tech manufacturer. The discovery suggests a highly stealthy intrusion that may have persisted undetected for 13 years, with compilation timestamps on both malware artifacts dating back to early 2013.