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DAEMON Tools devs confirm breach, release malware-free version
Disc Soft Limited, the maker of DAEMON Tools Lite, confirmed that the software had been trojanized in a supply chain attack and released a new, malware-free version. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
DAEMON Tools Lite was compromised through a supply chain attack, resulting in the release of trojanized software that infected thousands of systems worldwide. The breach has been addressed with the release of a new, malware-free version.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
systems from more than 100 countries
Attack Vectors
digitally signed trojanized installerssupply chain attack
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: high
Who Is at Risk
users who downloaded or installed DAEMON Tools Lite version 12.5.1 (free) since April 8
🛡️Recommended Actions
1uninstall the affected software and run a full system scan using security or antivirus software
2install the latest version of DAEMON Tools Lite from the official website
3use security software to monitor for suspicious activity
📦Affected Products
Daemon Tools Lite:version 12.5.1 (free)versions ranging from 12.5.0.2421 to 12.5.0.2434
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