Chinese state hackers use rootkit to hide ToneShell malware activity

A new sample of the ToneShell backdoor, typically seen in Chinese cyberespionage campaigns, has been delivered through a kernel-mode loader in attacks against government organizations.
SecurityWeek

Chinese APT Mustang Panda Caught Using Kernel-Mode Rootkit

The China-linked Mustang Panda APT has been using a kernel-mode rootkit in attacks leading to ToneShell backdoor deployments.
The Hacker News

Mustang Panda Uses Signed Kernel-Mode Rootkit to Load TONESHELL Backdoor

Mustang Panda deployed TONESHELL via a signed kernel-mode rootkit, targeting Asian government networks and evading security ...

Best Malware Scanner (2025): Webroot Ranked Leading Tool for Real-Time Malware Defense by Expert Consumers

Expert Consumers has recognized Webroot as the leading tool for real-time malware defense in its 2025 malware scanner evaluation. The recognition comes as cybersecurity threats continue to escalate in ...
MUO on MSN

Hiren's BootCD PE is basically a Swiss Army knife for broken Windows PCs

A tiny bootable toolkit that revives dead Windows PCs, recovers files, resets passwords, and fixes disasters without ...
Healthline

Shoulder CT scan

A shoulder computed tomography scan or (CT or CAT scan) creates cross-sectional images of the shoulder using specialized X-ray cameras. This scan can help doctors see the bones and soft tissues in the ...