China-linked hackers targeting unpatched SonicWall SMA devices with malware

Nwachukwu Glory  - Tech Expert
Last updated: November 15, 2023
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China-Linked hackers targeting unpatched SonicWall
  • Chinese-linked hackers are suspected of hacking SonicWall SMA devices using malware, revealing access to highly preserved information.
  • According to reports, the Chinese were able to breach the SonicWall SMA device using a single ELF binary known as a TinyShell variant and a collection of bash scripts that make up the malware.
  • The Chinese reportedly hacked the SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series device to steal clients' contact information.

Chinese-linked hackers have been suspected of targeting unpatched SonicWall SMA devices with malware. This malware can reveal a collection of highly privileged information and grant access to Chinese hackers.