Risky Business #743 -- A chat about the xz backdoor with the guy who found it
Risky Business
Unraveling a Backdoor Mystery
The chapter explores the discovery of a backdoor in a project, speculating on the persona behind the infiltration and the motivations driving such operations. It discusses the intricacies of implementing and concealing a backdoor in open-source software, with references to historical incidents and linguistic clues hinting at potential suspects. The conversation also delves into the Cyber Safety Review Board report, highlighting key system vulnerabilities within Microsoft's infrastructure and discussing the connections between a group named Storm 0558 and high-profile cyber attacks linked to China's top hackers.
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