TrioTech International, a California-based global semiconductor back-end solutions provider offering manufacturing, testing, and distribution services, has disclosed that its Singaporean subsidiary has been compromised in a March 11 ransomware attack, which has been claimed by the Gunra ransomware operation, according to SecurityWeek.
The attack utilizes a fake extension disguised as a legitimate tool for the R programming language, named "reditorsupporter.r-vscode-2.8.8-universal" to mimic a popular extension.
Threat actors could exploit Android's LSPosed framework to alter system-level processes, including the runtime environment, and covertly compromise mobile payment apps, according to Infosecurity Magazine.
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