CyberWire Daily No rest for the wicked HiatusRAT. [Research Saturday]
Oct 28, 2023
Danny Adamitis, Lumen's Black Lotus Labs researcher, discusses the HiatusRAT malware targeting business-grade routers. The research reveals a shift in targeting towards a US military procurement system and Taiwan-based organizations, aligning with the strategic interest of the People's Republic of China. The podcast also highlights the importance of replacing legacy SIMs, securing data through Microsoft's mission innovation, upgrading end-of-life routers, and monitoring and updating old hardware devices in cybersecurity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Research on Hiatus Rat Malware Sample
01:36 • 7min
Microsoft's mission innovation and securing data, upgrading end-of-life routers
08:49 • 2min
Monitoring and Updating Old Hardware Devices in Cybersecurity
10:28 • 9min
No Rest for the Wicked: Haidis RAT takes little time off in a return to action
19:58 • 2min