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Researchers find stealthy MSSQL server backdoor developed by Chinese cyberspies

  • Catalin Cimpanu--Zdnet.com
  • published date: 2019-10-21 09:30:09 UTC

ESET finds new "skip-2.0" backdoor developed by Chinese cyber-espionage group, targeting MSSQL 2012.

Chinese cyberspies have developed malware that alters Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) databases and creates a backdoor mechanism that can let hackers connect to any account by using a "magic password." Furthermore, as an added benefit, the backdoor also hides u… [+2385 chars]