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APT / state · Sun 16 Aug 2026 · 17:15 UTC

Mustang Panda Upgrades CoolClient With a Kernel Rootkit

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Mustang Panda upgraded CoolClient with a signed kernel driver that hides processes, files and network activity, making the backdoor harder to detect. HoneyMyte, also known as Mustang Panda, has pushed its CoolClient backdoor another step deeper into Windows. …

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